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7.

(2) The Director of Public Works

shall comply with any direction given

by the Governor under subsection (1).".

Explanatory Memorandum

The purpose of this Bill is to amend provisions

of the principal ordinance which deal with noise.

2.

Clause 2 repeals and replaces section 6 of

the principal Ordinance to provide for a more substantial

fine of $2,000 where street cries or noises (for the

purposes of buying or selling) are made through amplified

means. Under subsection (2) of the proposed new section,

where such cries or noises (whether made through amplified

means or not) are emitted from business premises, it will

be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that they

were made for the purpose of buying or selling or

with the object of attracting attention to the goods

displayed therein.

3.

Clause 3 of the Bill extends section 13 of

the principal Ordinance to place a ban on the use of

all powered mechanical equipment for the purposes of

carrying out any work between the hours of 7 p.m. and

7 a.m. and on public holidays. The existing restriction

relates only to piling between the hours of 3 p.m. and

6 a.m. and on public holidays. The clause also provides

for a definition of the term "powered mechanical

equipment in section 13(7). Exceptions to the general

ban are set out in new subsection (1A). It will be