§3–101.

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Environmental noise standard” means a goal for the limitation of noise, from all sources, that exists in a defined area under specified conditions.

    (c)    (1)    “Noise” means the intensity, frequency, duration, and character of sound.

        (2)    “Noise” includes sound and vibration of subaudible frequencies.

    (d)    “Political subdivision” means a county or municipal corporation of this State.

    (e)    “Sound level limit” means the maximum allowable noise emission from a noise source in a defined area under specified conditions.

    (f)    “Source” means any person or property from which sound originates.