The RGPF expresses concern about breaches to the noise control act.
It’s reminding citizens that Section 18 of the Noise Control Act forbids anyone from providing amplified sounds in any public space.
In cases where a loudspeaker or musical instrument or amplified musical instrument is to be used in any public place permission must be sought from police, no later than ten days clear of the time when the operation is proposed.
Police same shall have been granted in writing by the Commissioner of Police; provided that the Commissioner of Police shall respond to any such application within ninety-six hours of receiving the same.
Any person who operates a loudspeaker or musical instrument in breach of the conditions or restrictions attached to a permission granted by the Commissioner of Police commits an offence and is subject to criminal prosecution.
For a first offence, a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars; a second offence, a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or to imprisonment for six months, or to both; for a third offence, a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for nine months, or to both; and a fourth offence, imprisonment for twelve months.
The RGPF is encouraging members of the public to comply with the law and request permission to play amplified sounds within a reasonable time for their activities.
