Meridian, ID Public Conduct: Loud Party Ordinance (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Meridian City Code § 6-3-3
- Offense class
- Misdemeanor
- Host defined
- Person in charge, control, or organizing
- Extra remedy
- Restitution for response costs
- Related noise rule
- § 6-3-6, quiet hours 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
Summary
Meridian makes it a misdemeanor to host a party that disrupts the peace or lets a minor drink, and can order the host to pay emergency-response costs.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to host a party.
1. Which is disruptive to the public peace, health, safety, or welfare due to the number of persons present, excessive noise, unruly behavior, excessive traffic, and/or destruction of property.
2. Where a minor is in possession of, consuming, or under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and the host knew or should have known that such person is a minor.
C. Penalty. A violation of any provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by such fine and/or imprisonment as established by Idaho Code. In addition to such penalty, any person violating, allowing, or causing any provision of this section shall be subject to any and all other applicable administrative, criminal, and/or civil penalties. The court may order restitution to be paid by the host of a party that requires a law enforcement or emergency response for the actual costs of such services incurred for the purpose of abating or responding to such violations.
(Ord. 09-1435, 12-8-2009)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 14).
Full Breakdown
Under City Code section 6-3-3, hosting a party that disrupts public peace, health, safety, or welfare through crowd size, excessive noise, unruly behavior, excessive traffic, or property destruction is unlawful, as is hosting where a minor possesses or consumes alcohol and the host knew or should have known the person's age. "Host" reaches anyone in charge or control of the premises, anyone authorizing its use, or anyone organizing the party. A separate section, 6-3-6, bars noise that unreasonably disturbs others or is audible 50 feet away between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor under Idaho Code penalties; court may order the host to pay restitution for police or emergency response costs incurred abating the party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who counts as the "host" of a party in Meridian?
Can a host be billed for a police response to their party?
Sources & Official References
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