{
 "topic": "noise",
 "label": "Noise & nuisance",
 "question": "What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/noise/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003123",
   "name": "Annapolis",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Bylaw 8 — Noise",
   "document_number": "8",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis/noise/bylaw-8/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Annapolis, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Bylaw 8 — Noise, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Prohibited on week days and Saturdays before 7:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.; on a Sunday or Holiday before 9:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m. Fines: $200.00-$1,000. Exemptions: Emergency services, government duties, organized holidays/events, agriculture, forestry, fishing, construction with permit, off-highway vehicles."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Orderly and Peaceful Conduct By-law (noise/nuisance)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/noise/orderly-and-peaceful-conduct-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Orderly and Peaceful Conduct By-law (noise/nuisance), verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 11:00pm to 7:00am (9:00 a.m. on Sundays/Statutory Holidays): 55dBA at point of reception. Fines: $200-$1,000 or up to 30 days imprisonment. Exemptions: Emergency measures; Canada Day/Natal Day/New Year's/religious holidays; church bells; HVAC; generators during outages; park/parade activities until 11pm."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003125",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "A By-Law Respecting the Control of Noise",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/noise/a-by-law-respecting-the-control-of-noise/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by A By-Law Respecting the Control of Noise, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 70 dBA or more prohibited before 7:00 am or after 10:00 pm; 90 dBA or more at any time. Construction hours: Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 9:30pm; Sat before 8:00am/after 7:00pm; Sun/Holidays before 9:00am/after 7:00pm. Fines: $500-$10,000 and up to 30 days imprisonment; $250 voluntary payment in lieu."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Control By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/noise/noise-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control By-Law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.: 65 dBA; 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: 55 dBA. Construction hours: Construction noise permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a Building Permit has been issued. Fines: $387.50 per occurrence."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003127",
   "name": "Argyle",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/argyle/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/argyle/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/argyle/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law #9A: Noise",
   "document_number": "9A",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/argyle/noise/bylaw-9a/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Argyle, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-Law #9A: Noise, verified 2026-09-27. Construction hours: Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 9:00pm; Sat & Sun before 8:00am/after 9:00pm; Statutory Holiday/Remembrance Day before 9:00am/after 9:00pm. Fines: Not less than $200 and not more than $2,000 and up to 7 days imprisonment in default."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003128",
   "name": "Barrington",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/barrington/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/barrington/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/barrington/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law No. 09 — Noise By-Law",
   "document_number": "09",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/barrington/noise/bylaw-09/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-Law No. 09 — Noise By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Daytime 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.: exceeding 75 dBA; night-time 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.: exceeding 65 dBA (may be considered). Construction hours: Construction prohibited Mon-Fri before 7:00am/after 10:00pm; Sat before 8:00am/after 10:00pm; Sun/Holiday/Remembrance Day before 9:00am/after 10:00pm. Fines: Not less than $200.00 and not more than $1,000.00 and up to 7 days imprisonment in default."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/berwick/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/berwick/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Motor Vehicle Bylaw (No. 90)",
   "document_number": "90",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/berwick/noise/bylaw-90/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Motor Vehicle Bylaw (No. 90), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Not less than $25.00 and not more than $100.00 and up to 10 days imprisonment in default."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise By-law No. N-100",
   "document_number": "N-100",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/noise/bylaw-n-100/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise By-law No. N-100, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Weekdays after 9:30 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.; Sat after 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.; Sun/holidays after 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. (Schedule A Time A). Construction hours: Construction equipment use prohibited 12:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. (Time C); domestic power tools per Time A (weekdays 7:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.). Fines: $100-$5,000; min $200 for second violation within six months."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003133",
   "name": "Clare",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clare/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/clare/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/clare/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law No. 9 — Noise",
   "document_number": "9",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/clare/noise/bylaw-9/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-Law No. 9 — Noise, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Schedule A Part 2 activities prohibited before 7:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m. if audible at a point of reception. Construction hours: Construction and operation of construction equipment prohibited before 7:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m. (Schedule A Part 2). Fines: First offence $200; second $350; third or subsequent $500."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law — Chapter 2",
   "document_number": "2",
   "adopted_date": "2024-05-30",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/noise/chapter-2/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law — Chapter 2, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First offence $300-$10,000; second $700-$10,000; third or subsequent $1,000-$10,000 (or imprisonment up to 1 year). Exemptions: Emergency response/vehicles; businesses operating lawfully and appropriately; lawful recreation; community events."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003136",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cumberland/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cumberland/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law to Amend the Noise By-Law 23-01",
   "document_number": "23-01",
   "adopted_date": "2023-05-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cumberland/noise/bylaw-23-01/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Cumberland, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-Law to Amend the Noise By-Law 23-01 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $200-$2,000 and imprisonment up to 14 days; $100 payment in lieu within 14 days."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003137",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Orderly and Peaceful Conduct Bylaw (Noise Bylaw)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-district-municipality/noise/orderly-and-peaceful-conduct-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Digby, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Orderly and Peaceful Conduct Bylaw (Noise Bylaw), verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: in excess of 55 dBA before 7:00 am or after 10:00 pm; 65 dBA at other times. Construction hours: Mon-Fri before 7:00 a.m./after 10:00 p.m.; Sat before 8:00 a.m./after 10:00 p.m.; Sun, Statutory Holiday or Remembrance Day before 9:00 a.m./after 9:00 p.m. Fines: $100-$1,000."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "The Noise By-Law No. 2014-01",
   "document_number": "2014-01",
   "adopted_date": "2014-07-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/noise/bylaw-2014-01/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by The Noise By-Law No. 2014-01, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: in excess of 55 dBA before 7:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.; 65 dBA at other times. Construction hours: Mon-Fri before 7:00 a.m./after 11:00 p.m.; Sat before 8:00 a.m./after 11:00 p.m.; Sun, Statutory Holiday or Remembrance Day before 9:00 a.m./after 9:00 p.m. Fines: not less than $200.00; $50.00 payment in lieu of prosecution."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003139",
   "name": "East Hants",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/east-hants/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/east-hants/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/east-hants/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Community Standards Bylaw P-100 (amended by P-100-1)",
   "document_number": "P-100",
   "adopted_date": "2021-03-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/east-hants/noise/bylaw-p-100/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Community Standards Bylaw P-100 (amended by P-100-1), verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Nighttime: from 9:30 P.M. (Weekday) or 8:30 P.M. (Weekend/Holiday/Remembrance Day) to 7:00 A.M. (Weekday) or 9:00 A.M. (Weekend/Holiday/Remembrance Day). Fines: not less than $150 and not more than $10,000.00; $150 (or $300/$600 for repeat) payment in lieu."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003140",
   "name": "Guysborough",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/guysborough/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/guysborough/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/guysborough/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Control By-Law #16",
   "document_number": "16",
   "adopted_date": "2011-10-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/guysborough/noise/bylaw-16/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control By-Law #16, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 11:00 pm - 6:00 am. Construction hours: 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. Fines: $250.00."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law N-200 Respecting Noise",
   "document_number": "N-200",
   "adopted_date": "1999-09-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/noise/bylaw-n-200/",
   "answer": "Halifax's captured noise bylaw uses different schedules for music, domestic power tools, construction and rock breaking. For activities assigned Time A, restrictions apply before 7 a.m. and after 9:30 p.m. weekdays, before 8 a.m. and after 7 p.m. Saturdays, and before 9 a.m. and after 7 p.m. Sundays and listed holidays. Unreasonable disturbance can also be prohibited at other times."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003142",
   "name": "Inverness",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/inverness/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/inverness/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/inverness/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 41 — Noise Control",
   "document_number": "41",
   "adopted_date": "1997-02-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/inverness/noise/bylaw-41/",
   "answer": "In Inverness County, the captured noise bylaw uses licensing restrictions for amplified sound audible on a street or in another dwelling. It does not establish a general nightly quiet-hours schedule. A licence can specify times and other conditions; it is not blanket permission to make noise until 1 a.m."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003143",
   "name": "Kentville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kentville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kentville/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kentville/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Bylaw 201 — Noise",
   "document_number": "201",
   "adopted_date": "2025-11-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kentville/noise/bylaw-201/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Bylaw 201 — Noise, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (no activity likely to generate noise unreasonably disturbing peace). Fines: not less than $500 and not more than $2,000; $500 payment in lieu."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003144",
   "name": "Kings",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/kings/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/kings/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/kings/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law 84 — Noise Control",
   "document_number": "84",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/kings/noise/bylaw-84/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Kings, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-law 84 — Noise Control, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Residential 45 dBA 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. / 55 dBA 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; Commercial/Institutional 65 dBA day / 55 dBA night. Construction hours: Construction activities permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. where a Building Permit has been issued. Fines: not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003145",
   "name": "Lockeport",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lockeport/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lockeport/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lockeport/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Prevention of Disorder By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lockeport/noise/prevention-of-disorder-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Prevention of Disorder By-Law and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding one hundred dollars or imprisonment for two months."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003146",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law No. 050 — Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law",
   "document_number": "050",
   "adopted_date": "2025-05-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-district-municipality/noise/bylaw-050/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-law No. 050 — Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $300 first / $700 second / $1000 third+. Exemptions: Emergency response; forestry, secondary wood processing, agricultural operations, normal farm practices; lawful businesses, recreation, community events."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003147",
   "name": "Lunenburg",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise By-law No. 1155",
   "document_number": "1155",
   "adopted_date": "2025-06-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lunenburg-town/noise/bylaw-1155/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise By-law No. 1155, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Quiet Hours 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; Permitted Hours 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Construction hours: Construction/registered business operations permitted 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Fines: First $237.20; subsequent $500.00."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003148",
   "name": "Mahone Bay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2024-07-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mahone-bay/noise/noise-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 70 dBA permitted 7:00am-10:00pm; 55 dBA 10:00pm-7:00am (measured at 15.25m). Fines: not less than $250 and not more than $1,000 per day."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise By-Law (No. 209)",
   "document_number": "209",
   "adopted_date": "2023-12-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/noise/bylaw-209/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: Greater than 70 dBA prohibited before 7:00am or after 11:00pm; greater than 90 dBA at other times; exemptions: Emergency response personnel/vehicles; Town/government/utility employees 7am-10pm; organized athletic/recreational/festival activities; pedestrian signals; religious worship; traditional/festive celebrations; fines: Fine(s) as defined in the Fees and Fines Policy. Source: Noise By-Law (No. 209), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/noise/noise-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Daytime 07:00-22:00; Schedule A Part 2 quiet periods e.g. weekdays before 7:00 a.m. and after 9:30 p.m. Construction hours: Construction exempt between 07:00 and 20:00 with a building permit. Fines: first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third $500-$10,000 (SOT out-of-court $237.50/$467.50/$697.50)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003152",
   "name": "Oxford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/oxford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/oxford/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/oxford/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/oxford/noise/noise-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Oxford, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Sound measurable in excess of 70 dBA before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.; 90 dBA at other times."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003154",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Control By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2013-06-05",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/pictou-town/noise/noise-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Pictou, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Daytime 07:00-22:00; sound limit 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime measured at 100 feet. Construction hours: Construction exempt between 07:00 and 20:00 with a building permit. Fines: first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000 (or imprisonment up to 6 months)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003155",
   "name": "Port Hawkesbury",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Control By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/port-hawkesbury/noise/noise-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 65 dBA between 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; 55 dBA between 10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. Construction hours: Construction exempt between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a building permit has been issued. Fines: $250.00 per occurrence."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003156",
   "name": "Queens",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/queens/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/queens/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/queens/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law No. 7 - Prohibiting Certain Noises",
   "document_number": "7",
   "adopted_date": "2022-01-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/queens/noise/bylaw-7/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-law No. 7 - Prohibiting Certain Noises, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (no noise unreasonably disturbing peace and tranquility of a neighbourhood). Fines: $500-$10,000; imprisonment up to 60 days in default; $350 voluntary payment within 14 days."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003157",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/richmond/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/richmond/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 065 — Noise Control",
   "document_number": "065",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/richmond/noise/bylaw-065/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-Law 065 — Noise Control, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: No activity disturbing peace between 12 AM (midnight) and 7 AM; sound systems audible in another dwelling unit prohibited. Construction hours: Construction exempt between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. for which a building permit has been issued. Fines: not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00; default imprisonment up to 60 days."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Control By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2025-04-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/noise/noise-control-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am (Schedule B activities proscribed). Construction hours: Town/utility employees and contractors exempt between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Fines: $100.00 first offence; $400.00 subsequent offence (min $100.00)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003161",
   "name": "Stellarton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stellarton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stellarton/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stellarton/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Control By-Law #54",
   "document_number": "54",
   "adopted_date": "2020-03-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stellarton/noise/bylaw-54/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control By-Law #54, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: Nighttime (22:00-07:00) limit 65 dBA at 100 ft; Daytime (07:00-22:00) limit 75 dBA at 100 ft. Construction hours: Construction exempt 07:00-20:00 with building permit. Fines: First $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third+ $500-$10,000 (or imprisonment up to 6 months)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Bylaw No. 72",
   "document_number": "72",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/noise/bylaw-72/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Bylaw No. 72, verified 2026-09-27. Construction hours: Town/government/utility workers exempt between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Fines: not more than $5,000.00 (or $125.00 payment in lieu of prosecution)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003163",
   "name": "Trenton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/trenton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/trenton/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/trenton/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law No. 2024-01: Noise Control",
   "document_number": "2024-01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/trenton/noise/bylaw-2024-01/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-Law No. 2024-01: Noise Control, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 11:00pm to 7:00am - noise unreasonably disturbing peace/tranquility prohibited. Construction hours: Construction and construction equipment exempt 7:00am-9:00pm with required permits. Fines: $200.00-$5,000.00."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Control Bylaw No. 430",
   "document_number": "430",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/noise/bylaw-430/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control Bylaw No. 430, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 10:00pm-7:00am 55 dBA; 7:00am-10:00pm 65 dBA. Construction hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (with Building Permit). Fines: $387.50 per occurrence."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003168",
   "name": "Wolfville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/wolfville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/wolfville/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/wolfville/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Bylaw 64 - Prevention of Excessive Noise Bylaw",
   "document_number": "64",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/wolfville/noise/bylaw-64/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Bylaw 64 - Prevention of Excessive Noise Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 10:00 pm - 7:00 am 55 dBA; 7:00 am -10:00 pm 65 dBA. Construction hours: 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Fines: not less than $200.00 first offence, $400.00 second, $900.00 third and subsequent."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003169",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise By-law N-050-03",
   "document_number": "N-050-03",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-district-municipality/noise/bylaw-n-050-03/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise By-law N-050-03, verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am (next day) >65 dBA; 7:00 am - 7:00 pm >75 dBA (measured at not less than 100 feet). Fines: not less than $100.00 and not exceeding $1,000.00; voluntary payment $50 first/$100 second/$150 subsequent. Exemptions: Parade/procession/event with permit; licensed sound under this by-law; police/fire/ambulance/emergency vehicle answering emergency call."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Noise Control Bylaw (TOY 22)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2023-03-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/noise/noise-control-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control Bylaw (TOY 22), verified 2026-09-27. Quiet hours: 11:00 pm - 6:00 am 55 dBA; 6:00 am - 11:00 pm 65 dBA (measured no less than 30 meters from source). Construction hours: 7:00 am and 9:00 pm (with Building Permit). Fines: $250.00 per occurrence."
  }
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   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003165",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "path": "/ca/ns/victoria/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003166",
   "name": "West Hants",
   "path": "/ca/ns/west-hants/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003132",
   "name": "Chester",
   "path": "/ca/ns/chester/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003134",
   "name": "Clark's Harbour",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clark-s-harbour/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003150",
   "name": "Mulgrave",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003153",
   "name": "Pictou",
   "path": "/ca/ns/pictou-county-municipality/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003158",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-district-municipality/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003160",
   "name": "St. Mary's",
   "path": "/ca/ns/st-mary-s/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003167",
   "name": "Westville",
   "path": "/ca/ns/westville/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
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}