Nightlife Noise Balance Amendment Act of 2025 expands noise-restricted areas and fine schedule for violations.
The Nightlife Noise Balance Amendment Act of 2025 expands the definition of noise-restricted areas to include outdoor spaces within 15 feet of a licensed establishment. It also defines sounds, noise, or music to include bass noises and similar sounds that generate vibrations. The bill establishes a separate civil fine structure for noise violations, with escalating fines for subsequent violations. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) can suspend licenses or place restrictions on the hours of operation for establishments with four or more violations within two years.
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