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Right to Farm in Sumter County, SC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Sumter County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sumter County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Farm Nuisance Protection

Unincorporated Sumter County exempts routine farm work from its noise-nuisance ordinance. Sumter County Code § 14-134(d) states the noise article does not apply to 'the conduct of agricultural or farming activities, tree harvesting or clearing,' along with lawn and yard maintenance, when those activities occur between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., protecting farmers from noise complaints over daytime equipment and fieldwork.

Sumter County Farm Noise Protection

Light Restrictions

Sumter County Code § 14-134(d)

Furthermore, this article shall not apply to the conduct of agricultural or farming activities, tree harvesting or clearing, lawn and yard maintenance activities, parades, carnivals, and public social events occurring between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. of one day.

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