(a) As used in this section:
(1) "Emergency" means a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential to the preservation of such property or life.
(2) "Request for police, fire or medical emergency services" means a request in whatever form that is used to summon or obtain a response from the Police Department, the Fire Department or any agency assisting the Police or Fire Department in providing emergency services.
(3) "Telephone system" means any device attached to the communications common carrier or 911 enhanced system that transmits a request for emergency services to the Police Department, the Fire Department or any agency assisting the Police or Fire Department in providing emergency services.
(b) No person shall use the telephone system to request emergency services from the Police Department, the Fire Department or any agency assisting the Police or Fire Department in providing emergency services, when such a request is false and is deliberately made.
(Res. 95-518. Passed 9-11-95.)