§ 31B-6A. Seasonal noise level standard for qualifying outdoor arts and entertainment activities.  


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  • (a) Each outdoor arts and entertainment activity held at a qualifying performing arts facility must not exceed the following noise decibel limits:
    (1) from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. during April 1 through October 31, 75 dBA, as measured on the receiving property; and
    (2) at all other times, the maximum allowable noise level set in Section 31B-5.
    (b) A qualifying performing arts facility which has complied with this Section must not cause or permit noise levels from an outdoor arts and entertainment activity to exceed the standards in subsection (a).
    (c) Any outdoor arts and entertainment activity conducted at a qualifying performing arts facility which has complied with this Section must not be cited as causing a noise disturbance.
    (d) The Department must annually advise the Executive and Council, and the operator of each qualifying perming arts facility, whether the noise levels specified in this Section remain appropriate for that facility and the extent of compliance with those levels. (, § 1)