{
 "topic": "noise",
 "label": "Noise & nuisance",
 "question": "What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?",
 "jurisdiction": "Prince Edward Island",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/pe/noise/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003172",
   "name": "Alberton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/alberton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/alberton/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/alberton/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Nuisance and Noise Control Bylaw (Bylaw #2021-3)",
   "document_number": "2021-3",
   "adopted_date": "2021-07-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/alberton/noise/bylaw-2021-3/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Alberton, Prince Edward Island, quiet hours: Nighttime 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; residential limit 45 dB(A) before 7 a.m./after 10 p.m., 55 dB(A) 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; exemptions: snow removal; equipment operated by/for the Town, Province or Government of Canada; reasonable business or commercial activities; fines: minimum $200 and not more than $500 (first offence). Source: Nuisance and Noise Control Bylaw (Bylaw #2021-3), verified 2026-06-03."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003182",
   "name": "Charlottetown",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Nuisance Bylaw (effective December 13, 1989; last amended September 11, 2017)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1989-12-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/noise/nuisance-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, quiet hours: 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (excessive noise from motor vehicle, lawn mower, chain saw, gas/electrical tools, or barking dog); exemptions: Snow removal equipment; City equipment; contractors/devices clearing snow within 24 hrs of a snowfall over 4 cm; fines: first offence $200-$500; subsequent $400-$1,000. Source: Nuisance Bylaw (effective December 13, 1989; last amended September 11, 2017), verified 2026-06-03."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003185",
   "name": "Crapaud",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/crapaud/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/crapaud/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/crapaud/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Maintenance of Order Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "1989-10-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/crapaud/noise/maintenance-of-order-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Crapaud, Prince Edward Island, exemptions: snow removal equipment excluded from definition of motorized machinery; fines: $250.00 first offence; not to exceed $500.00 second and recurring offences. Source: Maintenance of Order Bylaw, verified 2026-06-03."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003192",
   "name": "Kensington",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kensington/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/kensington/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/kensington/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Nuisance Offences Bylaw (Amended August 2013)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2013-08-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/kensington/noise/nuisance-offences-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Kensington, Prince Edward Island, quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (unreasonable/excessive noise from motor vehicle, lawn mower, chain saw, or other gas-powered/electrical tool or machine); exemptions: Snow removal equipment; tools/machines used by or on behalf of the Town; fines: first offence $100-$500 plus court costs; subsequent $250-$500 plus court costs. Source: Nuisance Offences Bylaw (Amended August 2013), verified 2026-06-03."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003205",
   "name": "North Rustico",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Bylaw #5 – Noise and Disturbance",
   "document_number": "5",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/noise/bylaw-5/",
   "answer": "In the Town of North Rustico, Prince Edward Island, construction hours: Chain saw, log splitter or other motorized/powered device permitted only Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; exemptions: Does not apply to machinery/equipment used for snow removal or other public purposes for the benefit of the Community; fines: first offence $25.00; subsequent offence $50.00. Source: Bylaw #5 – Noise and Disturbance, verified 2026-06-03."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003209",
   "name": "O'Leary",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/o-leary/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/o-leary/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/o-leary/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Peace and Enjoyment Bylaw No. 9-98",
   "document_number": "9-98",
   "adopted_date": "1998-09-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/o-leary/noise/bylaw-9-98/",
   "answer": "In the Town of O'Leary, Prince Edward Island, exemptions: no loitering restriction if doing business, attending a public function, or with Council authorization; fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 plus all costs. Source: Peace and Enjoyment Bylaw No. 9-98, verified 2026-06-03."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003211",
   "name": "Souris",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/souris/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/souris/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/souris/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Nuisance and Noise Control By-law 2004-06",
   "document_number": "2004-06",
   "adopted_date": "2004-06-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/souris/noise/bylaw-2004-06/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Souris, Prince Edward Island, quiet hours: Night-time = 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (weekday) / 10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. (weekend); construction/disturbance prohibited during these hours; construction hours: Permitted in Daytime: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. weekdays; 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. weekends; exemptions: Snow removal equipment (excluded from 'Motorized Machinery'); fines: first offence $100-$500; subsequent $250-$1,000. Source: Nuisance and Noise Control By-law 2004-06, verified 2026-06-03."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003218",
   "name": "Stratford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/stratford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/stratford/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/stratford/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Noise and Nuisance Bylaw No. 30",
   "document_number": "30",
   "adopted_date": "2009-10-30",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/stratford/noise/bylaw-30/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stratford, Prince Edward Island, quiet hours: Varies by activity in Schedule A; amplified sound/radio/TV/music etc. prohibited 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. in residential; lawn/garden, construction, selling by shouting 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; construction hours: construction/repair/demolition prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (residential and other); exemptions: emergency measures; council-approved parades/concerts/community events; reasonable bells by places of worship/schools; fines: $100-$500 (first); $200-$1000 (second); $300-$1500 (third+). Source: Noise and Nuisance Bylaw No. 30, verified 2026-06-03."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003219",
   "name": "Summerside",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/pe/summerside/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/summerside/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/summerside/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-23",
   "document": "Noise and Nuisance Bylaw CS-6 (City of Summerside)",
   "document_number": "CS-6",
   "adopted_date": "2018-08-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/summerside/noise/bylaw-cs-6/",
   "answer": "In the City of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, quiet hours: 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (motor vehicle, lawn mower, chain saw, power/electric tools causing excessive noise; dog barking disturbing people); exemptions: snow removal of any type; equipment used by/for the City, Province or Government of Canada; reasonable business or commercial activities; fines: $100-$500 first offence; $250-$1,000 subsequent. Source: Noise and Nuisance Bylaw CS-6 (City of Summerside), verified 2026-08-23."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003220",
   "name": "Three Rivers",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/noise/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/noise.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03",
   "document": "Nuisance and Noise Control Bylaw 2004-03 (legacy Georgetown)",
   "document_number": "2004-03",
   "adopted_date": "2004-06-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/noise/bylaw-2004-03/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island, construction hours: Construction prohibited 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (next weekday) or 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM (before weekend) where it disturbs/annoys persons; fines: $100-$500 first offence; $250-$1,000 subsequent; quiet hours: Night-time (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM weekdays / 9:00 AM weekends/holidays) continuous sound limit 50 dB Leq; daytime limit 75 dB Leq; construction hours: Sound may exceed limits on approved construction sites at any point of reception (no fixed hours stated). Source: Nuisance and Noise Control Bylaw 2004-03 (legacy Georgetown); Nuisance and Noise Control Bylaw 2014-02 (legacy Montague), verified 2026-06-03."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003171",
   "name": "Abram-Village",
   "path": "/ca/pe/abram-village/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003173",
   "name": "Alexandra",
   "path": "/ca/pe/alexandra/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003176",
   "name": "Belfast",
   "path": "/ca/pe/belfast/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003177",
   "name": "Borden-Carleton",
   "path": "/ca/pe/borden-carleton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003178",
   "name": "Brackley",
   "path": "/ca/pe/brackley/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003184",
   "name": "Cornwall",
   "path": "/ca/pe/cornwall/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003187",
   "name": "Eastern Kings",
   "path": "/ca/pe/eastern-kings/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003190",
   "name": "Hazelbrook",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hazelbrook/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003193",
   "name": "Kingston",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kingston/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003194",
   "name": "Kinkora",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kinkora/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003195",
   "name": "Linkletter",
   "path": "/ca/pe/linkletter/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003197",
   "name": "Malpeque Bay",
   "path": "/ca/pe/malpeque-bay/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003198",
   "name": "Miltonvale Park",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miltonvale-park/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003200",
   "name": "Miscouche",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miscouche/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003201",
   "name": "Morell",
   "path": "/ca/pe/morell/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003203",
   "name": "Murray Harbour",
   "path": "/ca/pe/murray-harbour/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003204",
   "name": "Murray River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/murray-river/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003206",
   "name": "North Shore",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-shore/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003210",
   "name": "Sherbrooke",
   "path": "/ca/pe/sherbrooke/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003217",
   "name": "Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico",
   "path": "/ca/pe/stanley-bridge-hope-river-bayview-cavendish-and-north-rustico/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003224",
   "name": "Union Road",
   "path": "/ca/pe/union-road/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003225",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "path": "/ca/pe/victoria/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003226",
   "name": "Warren Grove",
   "path": "/ca/pe/warren-grove/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003227",
   "name": "Wellington",
   "path": "/ca/pe/wellington/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003228",
   "name": "West River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/west-river/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003229",
   "name": "York",
   "path": "/ca/pe/york/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003174",
   "name": "Annandale-Little Pond-Howe Bay",
   "path": "/ca/pe/annandale-little-pond-howe-bay/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003175",
   "name": "Bedeque and Area",
   "path": "/ca/pe/bedeque-and-area/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003179",
   "name": "Breadalbane",
   "path": "/ca/pe/breadalbane/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003180",
   "name": "Central Kings",
   "path": "/ca/pe/central-kings/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003181",
   "name": "Central Prince",
   "path": "/ca/pe/central-prince/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003186",
   "name": "Darlington",
   "path": "/ca/pe/darlington/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003188",
   "name": "Greenmount-Montrose",
   "path": "/ca/pe/greenmount-montrose/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003189",
   "name": "Hampshire",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hampshire/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003191",
   "name": "Hunter River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hunter-river/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003196",
   "name": "Lot 11 and Area",
   "path": "/ca/pe/lot-11-and-area/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003199",
   "name": "Miminegash",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miminegash/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003202",
   "name": "Mount Stewart",
   "path": "/ca/pe/mount-stewart/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003207",
   "name": "North Wiltshire",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-wiltshire/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003208",
   "name": "Northport",
   "path": "/ca/pe/northport/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003212",
   "name": "Souris West",
   "path": "/ca/pe/souris-west/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003213",
   "name": "St. Felix",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-felix/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003214",
   "name": "St. Louis",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-louis/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003215",
   "name": "St. Nicholas",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-nicholas/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003216",
   "name": "St. Peters Bay",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-peters-bay/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003221",
   "name": "Tignish",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tignish/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003222",
   "name": "Tignish Shore",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tignish-shore/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003183",
   "name": "Clyde River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/clyde-river/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003223",
   "name": "Tyne Valley",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tyne-valley/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  }
 ]
}