St. Paul |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. LEGISLATIVE CODE |
Title II. CITY MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 13. Emergency Management |
§ 13.12. Whistles and warning devices.
Any unauthorized person who shall operate a siren, whistle or other audible device so as to simulate an attack or weather warning, or other emergency situation, without the written permission of the director of emergency management shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished accordingly. This provision shall apply to all devices emitting sound which in the opinion of the director are closely identified with the sound for a "take cover" or "alert" warning. Emergency vehicles of fire and police departments and ambulances are excepted.
(Code 1956, § 73.12; C.F. No. 07-780, § 1, 9-26-07)