Maryland Criminal Law Section 9-604

      (a)      A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false:

            (1)      fire alarm; or

            (2)      call for an ambulance or rescue squad.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.