Loud parties in Flint are reached by Chapter 31 Article II (noise), Section 31-12 of the City Code (Disorderly Conduct and Disorderly Persons), and MCL 750.167 (the Michigan disorderly persons statute). Penalties stack: the local Section 31-78 noise fine (up to $1,500 / 90 days), the Section 31-12 disorderly conduct violation, and state-court charges under MCL 750.167.
Three statutory layers reach a loud party in Flint. First, Flint Code Chapter 31 Article II: Section 31-72(a) bans any unreasonable noise disturbance, Section 31-72(b)(1) reaches amplified music, Section 31-72(b)(2) reaches loudspeaker/PA systems with nighttime restrictions, and the Sections 31-73 through 31-76 dBA caps apply at the receiving boundary. Section 31-78 fines run to $1,500 and 90 days. Second, Flint Code Section 31-12 (Disorderly Conduct and Disorderly Persons) reaches fighting in public places (except self-defense) and remaining after closing - useful when the party spills into public space. Third, MCL 750.167 (Michigan Penal Code Section 167) defines disorderly persons broadly to include persons who disturb the peace; violation is a 90-day misdemeanor. Michigan recognizes limited civil social-host liability under Longstreth v. Gensel, 423 Mich. 675 (1985), where furnishing alcohol to a minor was a proximate cause of injury; MCL 436.1701 makes furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 a misdemeanor (up to $1,000 first offense, $2,500 second). Flint has not adopted a stand-alone social-host or unruly-gathering response-cost-recovery ordinance. Enforcement is by Flint Police (810-237-6800), which under 2014-era emergency manager budget cuts had reduced staffing - response times for party complaints remain a documented concern.
Chapter 31 Section 31-78: up to $1,500 fine, 90 days, or both. Flint Section 31-12 disorderly conduct: misdemeanor under city general penalty. MCL 750.167 disorderly persons: 90-day misdemeanor, fine up to $500. MCL 436.1701 furnishing alcohol to a minor: misdemeanor, up to $1,000 first offense ($2,500 second). Civil social-host liability under Longstreth v. Gensel theory: compensatory damages.
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