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(a) The Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control or the Secretary's duly authorized designee shall exercise general supervision over the administration of this chapter and, in conjunction with the various law-enforcement agencies of this State, the enforcement of this chapter, and shall have jurisdiction over noise emanating from motor vehicles to the extent of approving standards, codes and regulations proposed by the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
(b) The Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security shall exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this chapter with regard to noise emanating from motor vehicles.
(c) This subchapter shall not apply to noise caused or created by the work of any public service company incident to the repair or maintenance of its equipment or facilities which may have been damaged or destroyed as the result of any emergency situation including but not limited to acts of God, accidents and explosions.
(d) This subchapter shall not apply to any noise or noise disturbance caused or created by a dog or any other animal.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 7. Conservation § 7105. Administration of chapter; applicability of subchapter - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-7-conservation/de-code-sect-7-7105/
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