# Environment (GEN)

## Title 3. Noise Control

### Subtitle 4. Rulemaking and Enforcement

#### Section 3-403

(a) A political subdivision may enforce the sound level limits and noise control rules and regulations adopted under this title.

(b) A political subdivision that enforces a noise control standard adopted under this title or an ordinance concerning noise may:

  (1) Investigate a complaint concerning noise;

  (2) Institute and conduct a survey and testing program concerning noise;

  (3) Test or make another determination of the source of a noise; and

  (4) Assess the degree of required abatement of the noise.

(c) Each sound level limit shall be applied at the boundary of:

  (1) A property; or

  (2) A land use category, as determined by the responsible political subdivision.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)