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52Nov 3 election

Sec. 10-52. - Musical instruments, etc.; playing so as to disturb the peace.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.

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The text

It shall be unlawful for any person to play, use, operate or permit to be played, used or operated any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph or other machine or device for the production or reproduction of sound, including but not limited to any stereo, radio, musical instrument or other noise making device for the producing or reproducing of sound within a motor vehicle, with louder volume than is necessary for convenient hearing of the person so playing, using or operating such instrument or device and such persons who are voluntarily listeners thereto or in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring inhabitants; provided, that nothing contained in this article shall prohibit playing by a band or orchestra in a hall, building or in the open air.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 10-52)