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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1082 194th (Current)

An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1082) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. The Judiciary.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
James B. Eldridge
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Allows for a municipality to charge a maximum of $1,000 for non-criminal violations of local bylaws, ordinances and rules or regulations. This would be an increase from the current $300 maximum, bringing more teeth to municipal law enforcement and deterring habitual offenders
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