Noise ordinances; removes exemption for industrial property, civil penalties.

Summary

The bill changes Virginia's noise‑control law so that factories, warehouses and other industrial sites are no longer exempt from local noise limits. It also creates civil penalties for anyone who violates the ordinance. The change targets property owners and operators who were previously allowed to ignore noise rules, aiming to reduce unwanted sound for nearby residents.

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