2018 Maryland Code
Environment
Title 3 - Noise Control
Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
§ 3-101. Definitions.
(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.
