§ 3-101. Definitions.

MD Env Code § 3-101 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

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

(c)    (1)    “Noise” means the intensity, frequency, duration, and character of sound.

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

(d)    “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation of this State.

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

(f)    “Source” means any person or property from which sound originates.