§ 2042. Prohibitions

(a) to operate a sound-producing device that creates a noise disturbance;

(b) to operate or cause to be operated an indoor or outdoor sound amplification device that creates a noise disturbance;

(c) to sell anything by using a sound producing device within a residential zone or within 500 feet of a residential zone such that it creates a noise disturbance;

(d) to create a noise disturbance by intentionally and repeatedly accelerating or stopping a motor vehicle;

(e) to operate a motor vehicle or watercraft so out of repair or defective that it creates a noise disturbance;

(f) to operate a bar or tavern in a residential zone or within 500 feet of a residential zone such that it creates a noise disturbance;

(g) to operate power-driven machinery, including lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers or shears in a residential zone or within 500 feet of a residential zone between 11:00 p.m. and 7 a.m. at a sound level exceeding 75 dBA;

(h) to load, unload, pack or unpack crates, boxes or containers on any vehicle within a residential zone or within 500 feet of a residential zone between 11:00 p.m. and 7 a.m. at a sound level exceeding 75 dBA;

(i) to create a noise disturbance by repairing, rebuilding, modifying or testing a motor vehicle or watercraft within a residential zone or within 500 feet of a residential zone between 11:00 p.m. and 7 a.m. at a sound level exceeding 75 dBA;

(j) to operate or permit to be operated a watercraft in the waters of the Virgin Islands which emits sound greater than 90 dBA at a distance of 50 feet from the vessel; or

(k) to discharge a firearm in a repetitive and continuous manner in a residential zone or within 500 feet of a residential zone.

(l) to exceed a sound level reading of 0.79 weighted average dBA for the daily period of operation at or across a real property boundary. Such sound levels must be measured with a sound level meter manufactured according to standards prescribed by the American National Standards Institute.

(m) for any person, by himself or by the operation of any instrument, agency or vehicle, to make any exceeding a sound level of .079dBA within 100 feet of any portion of the grounds and premises on which is located a hospital or other institution reserved for the sick, aged or any school during school hours.

(n) for any person owning, occupying or having charge of any building or premises or any part thereof, where the noise or music is plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet from the building, structure, vehicle or premises in which it is produced, at any time to cause or suffer or allow:

• (1) any loud, unnecessary, excessive or unusual noises in the operation of any radio, phonograph or other mechanical sound-making device or instrument or reproducing device; or

• (2) instrument, or in the playing or amplification of any band, orchestra, musician or group of musicians; or

(o) The fact that the noise or music exceeding a sound level of .079dBA at a distance of 100 feet from the vehicle or premises from which it originates constitutes prima facie evidence of a violation of this chapter.