This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding noise pollution and environmental nuisances. Specifically, it introduces new definitions and regulations concerning speakers and amplifying systems. Under the proposed law, a speaker or amplifying system that emits sound at 70 decibels or more would be classified as an environmental nuisance. Additionally, municipalities would be prohibited from issuing building permits for any construction that includes such systems if they are expected to emit sounds at this level five times or more each day. This new regulation aims to mitigate noise pollution in residential and commercial areas.

The bill also makes various technical and conforming changes to existing statutes, including amendments to sections 9-240, 9-467, and 49-141 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. It deletes outdated language related to municipal powers and responsibilities while inserting provisions that specifically address noise control measures. The overall effect of these changes would be to enhance local governments' ability to regulate noise pollution effectively while ensuring that new developments do not contribute to environmental nuisances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-240, 9-467, 49-141