It’s already a misdemeanor to make a call for emergency medical or ambulance service when the caller knows that no emergency exists. Police and fire emergencies are now added to the list, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty May 5.
Effective Aug. 1, 2008, the law is sponsored by Rep. Ron Shimanski (R-Silver Lake) and Sen. Steve Dille (R-Dassel).
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