§ 9-209. Temporary exemptions.

(a) In general.

When in the public interest, the Commissioner of Health may grant a temporary exemption from the maximum permissible sound levels specified in this subtitle.

(b) Application and fee.

(1) An application for a temporary exemption must be made in the form that the Commissioner requires.

(2) In addition to any other information that the Commissioner requires, the application must contain:

(i) the name of the applicant;

(ii) the location of the property for which the exemption is requested;

(iii) the dates and hours for which the exemption is requested;

(iv) the equipment, instruments, or devices that will be producing the sound;

(v) the name of the person in charge of operating the equipment, instruments, or devices; and

(vi) a statement of the reason the exemption is needed or appropriate.

(c) Form and contents of exemption.

A temporary exemption must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) be signed by the Commissioner; and

(3) set forth:

(i) the name of the person granted the exemption;

(ii) the location of the property for which the exemption is granted;

(iii) the dates and hours for which the exemption is effective;

(iv) the equipment, instruments, or devices to which the exemption is limited; and

(v) any conditions or requirements that the Commissioner specifies.

(d) Exemption limitations.

A temporary exemption:

(1) may be granted only for a period that is reasonable in view of all the facts, but in no case for more than 30 days;

(2) may not be granted more than 3 times in any 1 calendar year for the same location; and

(3) may not permit its holder to exceed the maximum permissible sound levels specified in this subtitle by more than 25 dB(A).