A. It is unlawful for any person to create, permit, continue, or permit the continuance of any unreasonable, loud noise which either disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of others within Colleton County.

B. It is further unlawful for any person to operate, play or cause or permit to be played any sound producing or sound amplifying device in such manner as to be noisy or audible in any public place or any vehicle, dwelling or building other than the premises or vehicle wherein such apparatus is being operated.

C. Such sounds or noises which are plainly audible from a distance of fifty (50) feet or more from their source shall be considered prima facie evidence of a violation of subsections A and B of this section. Special consideration shall be afforded to persons suffering from a hearing impairment.

D. The complaints of three or more persons, or of one or more persons, when combined with the complaint of a law enforcement officer, is prima facie evidence that a sound regulated by this chapter disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 98-O-23 §§ 1--4, 1999)