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Noise Abatement Act 1997.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to control noise by amplified sound and other specified equipment.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Noise pollution Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act places restrictions on the production of sound in public places or on private premises, i.e. prohibits the production of noise audible beyond hundred metres of distance and places restrictions regarding hours of the day on the use of sound. In general nuisance caused by noise shall be avoided. Non-observance of these rules is declared to be an offence and penalties are prescribed (sect. 3). Section 4 defines the liability of an owner of premises or the owner of sound equipment in respect of offences described in section 3. Section 5 prescribes that permission shall be required for the use of specified equipment in certain cases. The permission shall be issued by the Superintendent of Police. Other provisions of this Act concern Court proceedings and powers of enforcement. (8 sections)

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