(1) Whosoever intentionally or knowingly

1.  abuses emergency calls or distress signals; or

2.  pretends that assistance by other persons is required due to an accident or a common danger or emergency,

shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine.

(2) Whosoever intentionally or knowingly

1.  removes, defaces or distorts the meaning of warning or prohibition signs which serve to prevent accidents or common danger; or

2.  removes, alters or renders unusable protective equipment which serves to prevent accidents or common danger, or rescue equipment designed for rendering assistance during accidents or common danger,

shall be liable to imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine unless the act is punishable under section 303 or section 304.