Garland County, AR Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)
Amplified music rules in Garland County, AR, also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances, set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Key Facts
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Garland County only
- Restricted hours
- 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Standard
- Disturbs peace and quiet of residents
- Max fine
- $500.00, doubled for repeat violation
- Enforcer
- Garland County Sheriff's Department
Summary
In unincorporated Garland County, playing a radio, stereo, music reproduction system or musical instrument loudly enough to disturb neighbors is specifically banned between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., on top of a general ban on unreasonably loud noise at any hour.
In addition to the disturbances set forth in subsection (a), the following are specifically prohibited: the playing of any radio, stereo, music reproduction system or musical instruments in such manner or of such volume, particularly between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., as to disturb the peace and quiet of residents
Full Breakdown
Sec. 30-3(a) prohibits causing any unreasonably loud and disturbing noise of a volume or duration detrimental to the life or health of any individual, or that disturbs the public peace and welfare, without a time restriction. Sec. 30-3(b) then singles out amplified sound specifically: playing any radio, stereo, music reproduction system or musical instrument in a manner or at a volume that disturbs the peace and quiet of residents is prohibited, with the code calling out the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. as the particular concern. The section does not set a decibel meter reading; violations turn on whether the volume disturbs residents' peace and quiet, which the Garland County Sheriff's Department assesses when responding to a complaint. Sec. 30-3(e) limits the whole section to unincorporated areas of Garland County, so it does not reach Hot Springs, Fountain Lake, Lonsdale or Mountain Pine, each of which enforces its own noise rules within its city limits.
Violations & Fines
Sec. 30-3(d) sets the penalty at a fine not to exceed $500.00, doubled for each repetition of the violation. The Garland County Sheriff's Department enforces this section.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the county measure noise with a decibel meter?
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Sources & Official References
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