Delaware Noise Control Act

The act regulates noise pollution, prohibiting noise and noise disturbances while defining the terms and exemptions that determine what conduct falls within its reach. Primary administration rests with the state environmental agency, which is given rulemaking and enforcement authority, including powers to investigate, seek injunctive relief, conduct hearings, and grant variances, including temporary emergency variances, with final orders subject to appeal. Motor vehicle noise is handled through the state public safety agency by way of noise inspections and enforcement of vehicle violations, and the act preserves other ordinances and remedies rather than displacing them.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.