There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, Cross Heading: False alarms.
(1)A person who knowingly gives or causes to be given to a person acting on behalf of [F1SFRS] a false alarm of—
(a)fire;
(b)a road traffic accident; or
(c)an emergency of another kind,
shall be guilty of an offence.
(2)A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on summary conviction—
(a)to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale;
(b)to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months; or
(c)to both.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 85(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 68(25); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
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