(a)   Disorderly conduct is, with knowledge of probable cause to believe that such acts will alarm, anger or disturb others, or produce an assault or other breach of the peace.

(1)   Engage in brawling or fighting;

(2)   Disturbing assembly, meeting or procession not unlawful in its character;

(3)   Using offensive, obscene or abusive language or engaging in noisy conduct tending reasonably to arouse alarm, anger or resentment in another.

(4)   No person shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification systems from within or upon a vehicle, property or on their person so that the sound is plainly audible at a distance of 100 or more feet of such vehicle, property or person.

(A)  “Sound amplification system” means any radio, tape player, compact disc, loud speaker, or other electronic device used for the amplification of sound.

(B)  “Plainly audible” means any sound produced by a sound amplification system which can be heard at a distance of 100 feet or more. Measurement standards shall be by the auditory senses, based upon direct line of sight. Words or phrases need not be discernible, and bass reverberations are included. The motor vehicle may be stopped, standing, parked or moving.

(C)  It is an affirmative defense if shown that:

(i)    This system was being operated to request medical or vehicular assistance or to warn of a hazardous road condition;

(ii)   The vehicle was an emergency or public safety vehicle;

(iii)  The system was used for the purpose of giving instructions, directions, talks, addresses, lectures or transmitting music to any persons or assemblies of persons in compliance with the ordinances of the City of Mound City; or

(b)   Any person, individual, partnership, corporation, or association violating any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or perform 40 hours of public service. Each day any violation hereof is found to exist or continues to exist shall be a separate offense and punishable as such hereunder.

(Ord. 506; Code 2024)