§ 9-303. Temporary exemptions.

(a) In general.

The Commissioner of Health may issue a permit for a temporary exemption from this subtitle for commercial, political, civic, charitable, or other organizations to conduct activities such as fund raisers, carnivals, bazaars, meetings, and other special events.

(b) Application.

(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 for must contain:

(i) the name of the applicant;

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

(iii) the dates and the 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) Considerations.

Before issuing a temporary exemption, the Commissioner must consider the impact of the proposed activity on the surrounding area.

(d) 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.