MS HB219

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 that elicits law enforcement response when no actual emergency exists, including alarms caused by human error, mechanical or electronic malfunction, or negligence of the alarm system user.

Amends Section 19-3-40 (county powers) and Section 21-17-5 (municipal powers) to explicitly prohibit counties and municipalities from authorizing such penalties or fines on alarm contracting companies and other security businesses.

Applies to all business entities engaged in the security business, including partnerships, corporations, and alarm contracting companies as defined under Section 73-69-5.

Takes effect upon passage.