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Noise Control Act No. 18 of 1988.

Country/Territory
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make new provisions in respect of the control of noise and vibration with a view to their abatement.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Basic legislation Enforcement/compliance Human rights Noise pollution Offences/penalties Precautionary principle Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 6th of July, 1988.
Abstract

The Board may issue a notice to the persons or enterprises (i) in case of nuisance of noise to prohibit or restrict its occurrence or continuation, or (ii) in case of the requirement for the execution of such work. Noise control shall be carried out with respect to the desirability of social and cultural development, the traditions and norms of particular localities and of the society as a whole, the rights of privacy of family life, the rights of the disabled, elderly, youth, and sick people, and fundamental principle of respect for the rights of others. This Act sets forth provisions on the noise control in businesses and on construction sites, application for prior consent for work on construction sites, restriction on operating loudspeaker in public places and exceptional situations, designation of noise abatement zone, notice for the reduction of noise levels, reduction of noise caused by plant or machinery, promotion of good practices for minimizing noise, requirements of the notice, compliance with the notice, offences and penalties, and civil proceedings. The Minister may make regulations for the implementation of the provisions of this Act.

Full text
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