§ 12-224.1. Noise regulations in Worcester County

   (a) Applicability. -- The provisions of this section apply only in Worcester County.

(b) In general. -- The Board of License Commissioners may regulate the time and noise level of the playing of mechanical music boxes, live music, and sound making devices that are used on licensed premises where the sound disturbs the peace, tranquility, safety, and health of the surrounding neighborhood.

(c) Noise in excess of prescribed limits prohibited. -- The music played on a licensed premises may not exceed the noise level limits under § ZS 1-327 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County or the noise level limits of the municipal corporation in which the licensed premises is located.

(d) Sanctions for violations. -- If the Board of License Commissioners finds a licensed premises in violation of this section, the Board may:

   (1) Require the licensee to alter the time that the music is played;

   (2) Require the licensee to reduce the noise level; or

   (3) Take any other action that is authorized under this article.

HISTORY: 1989, ch. 5, § 15; 1992, ch. 531; 2006, ch. 572.