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Ch. 531
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2000 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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CHAPTER 531
(Senate Bill 464)
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AN ACT concerning
Vehicle Laws - Noise Limitations - Penalty
FOR the purpose of changing the penalty for a violation of the noise limitations on the
use of sound amplification systems from a civil penalty to a criminal fine of up
to a certain amount; and generally relating to vehicle laws and the penalty for
noise violations.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 21-1122
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1999 Replacement Volume and 1999 Supplement)
BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article — Transportation
Section 27-101(a) and (b)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1999 Replacement Volume and 1999 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Transportation
21-1122.
(a) In this section, "sound amplification system" means a compact disc player,
a radio, a tape player, or a similar device.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) Authorized emergency vehicles;
(2) Vehicles operated by communications, electric, gas, or water utilities;
(3) A sound amplification system operated to request assistance or to
warn of a hazardous situation; or
(4) Unless otherwise prohibited by local law, a sound amplification
system used for advertising, parades, or for political or other special events.
(c) When a motor vehicle is being operated on a highway, the driver of the
vehicle may not operate or permit the operation of a sound amplification system from
the vehicle that can be heard outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet.
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