1 Powers of Towns; Bylaws; Noise Ordinances. Amend RSA 31:39, I(n) to read as follows:

(n) Regulating noise, provided that such bylaw requires a specified decibel level which may vary according to the time of day, that the decibel level be determined by a person qualified to use a decibel meter, and that any law enforcement action shall be taken only as the result of a complaint.

2 Shooting Ranges; Exemption. Amend RSA 159-B:1 to read as follows:

159-B:1 Exemption. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 31:39, RSA 644:2, III(a) or any other law to the contrary, no person who owns, operates, or uses a shooting range in this state shall be subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution in any matter relating to noise or noise pollution, provided that the owners of the range are in compliance with any applicable noise control ordinances in existence at the time the range was established, was constructed, or began operations.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

1 Powers of Towns; Bylaws; Noise Ordinances. Amend RSA 31:39, I(n) to read as follows:

(n) Regulating noise, provided that such bylaw requires a specified decibel level which may vary according to the time of day, that the decibel level be determined by a person qualified to use a decibel meter, and that any law enforcement action shall be taken only as the result of a complaint.

2 Shooting Ranges; Exemption. Amend RSA 159-B:1 to read as follows:

159-B:1 Exemption. Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 31:39, RSA 644:2, III(a) or any other law to the contrary, no person who owns, operates, or uses a shooting range in this state shall be subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution in any matter relating to noise or noise pollution, provided that the owners of the range are in compliance with any applicable noise control ordinances in existence at the time the range was established, was constructed, or began operations.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.