Law No. 34/VIII/2013 establishing the Regime for Prevention and Control of Noise Pollution. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, Série I, No. 37. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Environmental standards Noise pollution Offences/penalties Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 5 Chapters and 1 Annex, establishes the Regime for Prevention and Control of Noise Pollution. It aims at the safeguard of tranquillity and well-being of populations, and applies to any permanent or temporary noisy activities, potentially disturbing local neighbours, regulating the municipal planning, noise production and sanctions to be paid for illegal activities, in particular for activities such as: building, extension, modification or maintenance of buildings; civil works; industrial, commercial and service works; external equipments; transport infrastructures; shows, sport gala, market, alarms, etc. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org