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(a) Prohibition. The playing of any radio, phonograph, musical instrument, including other mechanical, electric, or electronic devices, which emit low bass vibratory sounds, in such a manner as to cause material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in any dwelling, hotel, or other type of residence is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
(b) Evidence. The complaints of 3 or more persons, or of 1 or more persons, when combined with the complaint of a law enforcement officer, is prima facie evidence that sound regulated by this article has been produced.
(c) Violation. A violation of this article shall be considered a misdemeanor and subject to the jurisdiction of the magistrate’s court.
(1976 Code, § 15-104) (Ord. 2588, §§ 2-4, passed 6-21-1994)
Any person, firm, corporation or agent, who shall violate the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished within the jurisdictional limits of magistrate’s court. Each such person, firm, corporation or agent shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this article is committed or continued.
(1976 Code, § 15-105) (Ord. 2110, § 6, passed 5-1-1990; Ord. 2626, § 3, passed 9-6-1994)
In lieu of the penalties enumerated in § 15-105, above, the penalty for a first conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere of the excessive noise from sound amplifying devices in motor vehicles ordinance shall be a fine not more than $250. For a second conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere, the penalty shall be not more than $500 or 30 days in jail. For a third conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere, the sound-producing device used during the offense must be forfeited. Upon an order from the court, following a conviction, guilty plea or plea or nolo contendere of a third offense, the defendant will, at his own expense, remove the sound amplifying device and deliver it to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office within 7 days of the date of conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere.
(1976 Code, § 15-106) (Ord. 2599, § 3, passed 8-2-1994; Ord. 4539, § 1, passed 2-19-2013)