Amplified music rules in Jefferson Parish, LA — also called sound permit, PA system, or live music ordinances — set decibel limits, time-of-day restrictions, and when permits are required.
Under Sec. 20-102, operating a radio, stereo, instrument, or amplifier so that it is plainly audible at 50 feet between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. is prima facie evidence of a noise violation in the unincorporated parish.
The Jefferson Parish noise ordinance (Sec. 20-102) restricts amplified sound. Operating any radio, television, phonograph, stereo, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier, or similar device so that it is plainly audible at 50 feet during the 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. period is treated as prima facie evidence of a violation. During other hours, amplified sound must still stay within the Table 1 decibel limits measured at the property line. These rules apply in the unincorporated parish, including Metairie. Incorporated cities set their own amplified-sound rules.
Plainly-audible amplified sound at 50 feet during restricted night hours is a citable Sec. 20-102 violation carrying escalating fines.
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