MS SB2537

Prohibits municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing civil penalties or fines on security businesses for false alarms not caused by improper installation, defective equipment, or operational errors by the business entity.

Defines "false alarm" as a security alarm signal prompting law enforcement response when no actual emergency exists, including alarms caused by human error, mechanical malfunction, or negligence of the alarm system user or user's agent.

Amends Mississippi Code Section 19-3-40 to add this prohibition to the list of powers the board of supervisors cannot exercise without specific legislative approval.

Amends Mississippi Code Section 21-17-5 to add this prohibition to the list of powers municipal governing authorities cannot exercise without specific legislative approval.

Takes effect upon passage.