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2013 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 53a - Penal Code
Chapter 952 - Penal Code: Offenses
Section 53a-180d - Misuse of the emergency 9-1-1 system: Class B misdemeanor.


CT Gen Stat § 53a-180d (2013) What's This?

(a) A person is guilty of misuse of the emergency 9-1-1 system when such person (1) dials or otherwise causes E 9-1-1 to be called for the purpose of making a false alarm or complaint, or (2) purposely reports false information which could result in the dispatch of emergency services.

(b) Misuse of the emergency 9-1-1 system is a class B misdemeanor.

(P.A. 07-106, S. 6.)

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