Sec. 8-338. - Alarm telephone devices.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
It is unlawful for any person to use or cause to be used an electrical or mechanical device or an attachment to a telephone that automatically reports a taped or other recorded message of a police or fire emergency direct to a city communications center. Each such call shall be deemed a separate violation punishable as a misdemeanor. All such alarm devices must be channeled through the franchisee.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 8-238)