MS HB340

Prohibits municipalities, counties, and 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.

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

Amends Section 19-3-40 of Mississippi Code to add restriction (h) preventing county boards of supervisors from authorizing civil penalties or fines on security businesses for false alarms meeting specified conditions.

Amends Section 21-17-5 of Mississippi Code to add restriction (i) preventing municipal governing authorities from authorizing civil penalties or fines on security businesses for false alarms meeting specified conditions.

Takes effect upon passage.