Md. Code, Environment § 3-101
Md. Code, Environment § 3-101
in effect(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.
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