A. Interference with bomb or fire control consists of: (1) intentionally interfering with the proper functioning of a fire alarm system; (2) intentionally interfering with the lawful efforts of a fireman or police officer to control or extinguish a fire or to secure the safety of any object reasonably believed to be a bomb, explosive or incendiary device; or (3) intentionally interfering with the lawful efforts of a fireman or police officer to preserve for investigation or investigate the scene of a fire or explosion to determine its cause. B. Any person who commits interference with bomb or fire control is guilty of a misdemeanor. History: Laws 1981, ch. 246, § 6. Severability. — Laws 1981, ch. 246, § 9, provides for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Validity and construction of statutes or ordinances imposing civil or criminal penalties on alarm system users, installers, or servicers for false alarms, 17 A.L.R.5th 825.
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