Section 3-501 – “Unit” Defined

    In this subtitle, “unit” means a unit of the State government or a political subdivision.

Section 3-502 – Support of State Noise Control Policy

    To the fullest extent consistent with its authority under a law that it administers, a unit shall carry out programs that the unit administers to further the policy of the State to provide people with an environment free from noise that:         (1)    May jeopardize health, general welfare, and property; or         (2)    Degrades the quality of life.

Section 3-503 – Compliance With Noise Control Requirements

    A unit shall comply with federal, State, and interstate requirements concerning the control of environmental noise if the unit:         (1)    Has jurisdiction over any property or facility; or         (2)    Engages in any activity that results, or may result, in the emission of noise.