Columbia Noise at sales ordinance (§ 16-268)
Chapter 16: Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions · Article III. Noise
In short: It's unlawful to use a drum or any other instrument or device to make noise to attract attention to a performance, show or sale.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The use of any drum or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise to any performance, show or sale, is hereby declared unlawful.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 16-268
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.