Operation of a monitoring system. In accordance with Chapter 624 of the 2024 Laws of Maryland, a noise abatement monitoring system must: be operated by a trained and qualified operator; and undergo an annual calibration check by an independent calibration laboratory. A person may not violate the noise limit of five (5) Decibels that falls within any part of the county's jurisdiction. Warning notices and citations — contents and mailing. A warning notice or citation issued must be mailed to an owner and must include the information required. Number and timing of citations — limitations. The Department must not: Issue more than one citation to a person per day for a violation enforced by noise abatement monitoring system; or Issue a citation applicable to a motor vehicle during the first thirty (30) days after warning for a first offense applicable to the motor vehicle is mailed to the owner. District Court procedures. The Department must administer, and process civil citations: using a uniform citation form prescribed by the District Court; and in accordance with procedures adopted by the Chief Judge of the District Court. County contractors. If a contractor operates a noise abatement monitoring system or administers or processes warning notices of citations generated by a noise abatement monitoring system on behalf of the County, the contractor's fee must not be contingent upon a per-ticket basis concerning the number of warning notices or citations issued or paid.