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Austin City Code § 9-2-61
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§ 9-2-61 - OFFENSES. (A) A person commits an offense if the person makes noise or uses sound equipment in violation of a provision of this chapter or a sound impact plan or temporary event impact plan required under this chapter. (B) An offense under this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500. (C) A culpable mental state is not required for the commission of an offense under this chapter. (D) Each occurrence of a violation of this chapter is a separate offense. (E) A violation of this chapter is a nuisance. The prosecution of an offense under this chapter does not limit the City's right to abate the nuisance, including the use of injunctive relief. Source: Ord. 20130822-033; Ord. No. 20141106-021, Pt. 5, 11-17-14.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9PRAC_CH9-2NOAMSO_ART3PEEN_S9-2-61OFFetched: 10/27/2026

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