It shall be unlawful for any person to give or cause to be given or circulated a false report to any public authority relating to the commission or alleged commission of any felony or misdemeanor for the purpose of causing, or which report is calculated to cause, the public authority to respond thereto or to do or perform some act or render some service as a result thereof. The penalty for violation of this section shall be up to a $500 fine and/or 365 days in jail.