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Noise Prevention Act (R.S.Y. 2002, c. 157).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Yukon
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Noise pollution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to noise pollution. Article 2 establishes that between certain hours, no person shall, by operating any sound amplification device, or by fighting, screaming, shouting, swearing, singing, or using insulting or obscene language, make in any premises or vehicle noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of persons outside the premises or vehicle in which the noise is made. The text consists of 8 sections..

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Website
www.gov.yk.ca