Noise Abatement Act 1997.

This Act places restrictions on the production of sound in public places or on private premises, i.e. prohibits the production of noise audible beyond hundred metres of distance and places restrictions regarding hours of the day on the use of sound. In general nuisance caused by noise shall be avoided. Non-observance of these rules is declared to be an offence and penalties are prescribed (sect. 3). Section 4 defines the liability of an owner of premises or the owner of sound equipment in respect of offences described in section 3. Section 5 prescribes that permission shall be required for the use of specified equipment in certain cases. The permission shall be issued by the Superintendent of Police. Other provisions of this Act concern Court proceedings and powers of enforcement. (8 sections)