§ 3-101. Definitions.

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   (a) In general. -- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Environmental noise standard. -- "Environmental noise standard" means a goal for the limitation of noise, from all sources, that exists in a defined area under specified conditions.

(c) Noise. --

   (1) "Noise" means the intensity, frequency, duration, and character of sound.

   (2) "Noise" includes sound and vibration of subaudible frequencies.

(d) Political subdivision. -- "Political subdivision" means a county or municipal corporation of this State.

(e) Sound level limit. -- "Sound level limit" means the maximum allowable noise emission from a noise source in a defined area under specified conditions.

(f) Source. -- "Source" means any person or property from which sound originates.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 823; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 2012, ch. 360.

                    
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