This is simply an attempt by a state agency to obtain yet another legislative tool to bully business owners with. The localities already have specific, enforceable noise regulations in place, according to each localities standards. Also, the localities prevent noise in residential areas through zoning regulations and the resturant licensing and reviewing processes. There is already waaay too much power in the hands of ABC. Next time you purchase a drink, instead of complaining about cost, think of how much less expensive it would be if business owners weren't forced to jump through hoops trying to comply with all of ABC's regulations. I read through the sections on this site associated with the responsibilities, goals and regulations of ABC and at no point did they state that ABC was responsible for noise regulations. In fact, I think there should be laws on the books that specifically limit the boundaries of ABC authority, so that ABC won't be tempted to needlessly waste taxpayer's money attempting to increase their authority. ABC needs to butt out and focus on controlling thier assigned territory, and stop trying to increase their authority. I quote Henry David Thoreau: "Less government is better government!"