Outdoor amplified music and PA systems fall under Sec. 12:103: no mechanical loudspeaker or sound amplifier may operate within 150 feet of a residence's property line except between 8:00 a.m. and sunset, and it may not emit unreasonably loud noise.
Sec. 12:103 governs loudspeakers and amplifiers in public places, sidewalks, streets, alleys or highways of the parish. A device may not run within 150 feet of a residence's property line except between 8:00 a.m. and sunset (as designated by newspaper publication), may not emit unreasonably loud, raucous, jarring or disturbing noise, must not cause traffic congestion or crowd obstruction, and may not operate within 150 feet of a hospital, school in session, nursing home or surgical facility. Speech-based communication gets a move-or-disperse order before citation. General outdoor music also remains subject to Sec. 12:100 and 12:101.
Misdemeanor under Sec. 12:104: $200-$500 fine, up to 30 days jail, or both.
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