Municipal Law Flashcards

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1
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All local laws, ordinances, by laws, and rules/regulations are:

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Misdemeanors

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2
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Ordinances vs Statutory Laws

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MGLs are often duplicated by ordinances ; if possible charge with the MGL because they take precedence and are easier to prove

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Violations

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Must be in presence or from another police officer (collective knowledge)

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MGL 272 s 59

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Provides police with right of arrest for violations of city ordinances

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5
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Right of Arrest must be excersied with:

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  • Prudence
  • Intelligence
  • Common Sense
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Willful Violations

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  • 1st give warning notice of violation; oral (1.1/FIO as proof) or written citation (money/warning)
  • If person continues to violate in your presence, you may arrest
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Juvenile Enforcement Actions

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  • Can NOT arrest or apply for criminal complaint
  • Can issue civil citation (money fine)
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Enforcement Actions

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  • Arrest
  • Summons
  • Warning
  • Fines
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Mandatory to dispose of dog waste unless:

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  • Handicapped person
  • Over 65
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Dog owners may permit dangerous dog off owners property if:

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  • Muzzled
  • Approved lead not exceeding 3 feet
  • Under control of able bodied person
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Dangerous dog on property

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  • Securely confined indoors
  • Securely confined in an enclosed and locked pen outside
    Owners shall:
  • Display signs facing out from all sides
  • Ensure sign can be read from public way or within 20 feet
  • Symbol warning children who can’t read
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Restraining Dogs

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Leash not exceeding 10 feet in length

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Dangerous Dog

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  • Has bitten or attacked any person
  • Has attempted to bite or attack any person
  • Known tendency to attack, cause injury, or threaten safety of domestic animals
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Roof Decks

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No person shall occupy a roof deck from COB without an issued permit by ISD when:
- Triple decker
If no permit:
- must have lock or alarm
With neither officers shall
- Order the roof vacated and contact ISD

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After Hour Parties

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  • Residential dwelling
  • After 11 pm
  • Money collected
  • Alcohol served
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16
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Party fines

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Host: 1200
DJ: 300
Bartender: 300
Money collector: 300
Alcohol provider: 300

17
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Street Work

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