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of others or interferes with the right of another to use peacefully his/her property or public property without disturbance. 1T• (2) It shall be presumed that a violation of this section has occurred when any electronic sound system or audio equipment is operated in a manner in which it is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet or more. (3) When sound violating this section is produced by an electronic sound system or audio equipment that is located in or on a vehicle, the vehicle's owner is guilty of the violation, provided that if the vehicle's owner is not present, the person in charge of the vehicle at the time of the violation is ggilty of the violation. (4) This section shall not apply to sound produced by the following_ a. Amplifying equipment used in connection with activities for which a permit has been • o granted or in connection with activities of any organized school, church, civic, or other event or activity open to the public and occurring between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. while still maintaining decibel limits set by Minnesota State Law. 1 _ b. Anti-theft devices; c. Bells, chimes, carillons, or the like in association with a religious institution or school; d. Emergency civil defense warning signals; and e. Authorized emergency vehicles or other vehicles required by law to be equipped with sound devices. (c) Operation.(-3-)To operate or to cause to be operated,but not limited to,the use of any noise creating blower or power fan, internal combustion engine, air compressor or steam engine, automobile, motorcycle, snowmobile, motor boat, motor bike, scooter, recreational vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, off-road vehicle, go-cart, or remote-controlled airplane, boat, or other vehicle powered by an engine or motor, the operation of which causes noise, unless the noise from the blower or fan is muffled and such engine or compressor is equipped with a muffler device sufficient to deaden and effectively prevent such noise so that the noise shall not annoy, disturb or affect the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Tracks and trails for riding motor vehicles are not allowed in a residential area unless said track or trail is: (1) 1,000 feet from any residence except that of the owner; and (2) At least 50 feet from property lines, public streets, utilities or easements. (e) The following activity shall be unlawful on public or private property between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.: 1 (1) The use of any power tools for construction activity including, but not limited to: saws; jackhammers; nail drivers; impact wrenches; and air compressors. (2) The use of power lawn or landscape maintenance equipment,including but not limited to:lawn mowers; hedge clippers; grass/weed trimmers; garden tillers; chainsaws; leaf-blowers; wood chippers. (3) Repair and servicing of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles or other vehicles or equipment in residentially zoned districts or those districts adjacent to residentially zoned properties. Created: 2023-11-01 11:59:04 [EST] (Supp.No. 12,Update 3) Page 10 of 15