9.02.130 Improper use of emergency communication system.
A. A person commits the crime of improper use of emergency communications system if the person knowingly:
1. Makes an emergency call or calls to Grays Harbor Communications 911 Center for a purpose other than to report a situation that the person reasonably believes requires prompt service in order to preserve human life or property; or
2. Allows another person to use communications equipment owned, rented, or leased by or under the control of the person to make an emergency call or call the Grays Harbor Communications 911 Center for a purpose other than to report a situation that the other person reasonably believes requires prompt service in order to preserve human life or property.
B. Penalties. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or ninety (90) days in jail.