<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 22-1. - Misuse of 911 emergency telephone system.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               <span class="ital">Definitions.</span> The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the
               meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates
               a different meaning:
               
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               <span class="ital">911</span> means the countywide "911" emergency number system.
               
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               <span class="ital">Emergency</span> means any situation in which a human life or property is in jeopardy and the prompt
               summoning of aid is essential.
               
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               <span class="ital">Willfully</span> and <span class="ital">knowingly</span> mean deliberately and intentionally.
               
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               (b)
               
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               <span class="ital">Prohibited acts.</span> It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally and willfully dial the "911"
               phone system for reasons other than its intended use or to falsely report a nonexisting
               emergency, or for any person to knowingly permit any telephone under his control to
               be used for any purpose prohibited by this section.
               
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               (c)
               
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               <span class="ital">Penalty.</span> Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be
               punished in accordance with<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH1GEPR_S1-6GEPE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14529"> section 1-6</a>.
               
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               (Code 1993, Â§ 22-1)
               
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