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2010 SESSION
SB 246 Noise ordinance; authorizes governing body to adopt civil penalties.
Introduced by: John C. Watkins | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:
Noise ordinance; authorizes governing body to adopt civil penalties. Authorizes the governing body of a locality to adopt civil penalties for violations of noise ordinances. Civil fines will not exceed $250 for the first offense and $500 for each subsequent offense. Noise ordinances enacted under this section shall not apply to railroads or to sound emanating from any area permitted by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy or any division thereof. This bill is identical to HB 297.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Civil penalties for violations of noise ordinance. Authorizes the governing body of a locality to adopt civil penalties for violations of noise ordinances. The penalty for an initial violation shall not exceed $250 and penalties for subsequent violations shall not exceed $500.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Civil penalties for violations of noise ordinance. Authorizes the governing body of a locality to adopt civil penalties for violations of noise ordinances.