§ 34-365. Noise control officers.

Where the provisions of this noise control code require the measurement of sound with the use of a sound level meter, such measurement shall be made by a noise control officer.

When the assessment of sound thought to be in violation of the provisions of this noise control code does not require measurement with a sound level meter, or when the level of noise is measured by a noise control officer, and is determined to be in violation of the provisions of this noise control code, any law enforcement officer having jurisdiction in the area where the violation takes place, may issue a citation and/or summons for the violations of this noise control code.

Noise control officers shall have the powers and duties assigned to them in this noise control code, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)

Investigate and pursue possible violations of this noise control code for sound levels which equal or exceed the sound levels set forth in this noise control code, when measured at a receiving property located within the designated jurisdiction of the noise control officer, in accordance with section 34-366, below, and upon confirming violations of this noise control code, have the authority to issue citations and/or summons for same.

(2)

Cooperate and assist any law enforcement officer in the parish in measuring sound to determine if same is in violation of this noise control code or any other sound regulation having provisions requiring the measurement of sound with sound level meters.

(3)

Cooperate with noise control officers of adjacent jurisdictions in enforcing each jurisdiction's noise ordinances.

(4)

Perform any other functions for noise control officers authorized by this noise control code.

(Ord. No. O-204-2000, § 1(V), 12-5-00; Ord. No. O-108-2003, § 1, 5-20-03)