Municipal LAW

Question 1

All local laws, ordinances, By-laws and rules/regulations are

Answer 1

Misdemeanors

Question 2

Right of Arrest must be exercised with (PIC):

Answer 2

Prudence
Intelligence
Common sense

Question 3

why should you use MGL over city ordinance?

Answer 3

MGL’s take precedence and are easier too prove.

Question 4

Willful Violation

Answer 4

1st notify violator of act of violation of city ordinance (warning notice)
a. Oral – (1.1 or F.I.O as proof)
b. Written Citation
i. Money
ii. Warning
c. If person continues to violate ordinance in your presence ARREST may be made

Question 5

Juvenile Violations (including marijuana): no longer able to arrest, OR apply for criminal complaint but you CAN

Answer 5

Officers can ONLY issue civil citation (money fine)

Question 6

Regulating Access – Roof Decks

Answer 6

No person shall occupy a roof deck from city of Boston unless issued a permit by ISD (Inspectional service department) when:
a. 3 or more residential units

Question 7

Permits for street work

Answer 7

i. Restoration of pavement
ii. Lighting sufficient to protect travelers and maintain safety
iii. Detail inspector
iv. May close streets
v. Shall require to hire a Boston Police Officer

Question 8

Restraining dogs

Answer 8

LEASH NOT EXCEEDING 10 FEET IN LENGTH

Question 9

While on Owner’s Property, Dangerous/Vicious Dog Must be:

Answer 9

a. Securely confined indoors
b. Securely enclosed in locked pen
AND

Display signs facing out from all sides

Ensure sign can be read from public way or within 20 feet

Symbol warning children who cannot read of the presence of a dangerous dog

Question 10

Dog Officer May Permit Dog Off Owner’s Premises

Answer 10

a. MUZZLED

b. Approved lead or chain NOT EXCEEDING 3 FT

c. Under control of ABLE-BODIED ADULT

Question 11

Mandatory to Dispose of Feces Exception:

Answer 11

a. HANDICAPPED PERSON
b. PERSON OVER 65 YEARS OLD

Question 12

No person shall hawk or peddle any fruits or vegetables until he has obtained a license UNLESS:

Answer 12

a. Engaged in the pursuit of agriculture; or
b. Such articles are the product of the vendor’s labor or labor of his family

Question 13

Owner shall remove graffiti within

Answer 13

30 Days

Question 14

Removal of Snow and Ice

Answer 14

Snow: cannot remain for more than 3 hours between sunrise and sunset

Question 15

What 5 things does the operator of a Pedicab need?

Answer 15

License for the vehicle
License for the operator
Valid Drivers license

Approved Routes + Times
Inspected by the Hackeny Carriage Unit

Question 16

Parking in Marked Bike Lane: no driver shall stand or park any MV in a marked bike lane, EXCEPT:

Answer 16

a. When necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or pedestrians;

b. In compliance with the lawful direction of a PO or official traffic sign; or

c. Unless authorized to do so under existing regulations

Question 17

Parking in Marked Bike Lane: no driver shall stand or park any MV in a marked bike lane, EXCEPT:

Answer 17

a. When necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or pedestrians;

b. In compliance with the lawful direction of a PO or official traffic sign; or

c. Unless authorized to do so under existing regulations

Question 18

Are Gypsy cabs allowed at all?

Answer 18

NO THEY ARE ILLEGAL

Question 19

Taxicab Licensed Outside the City of Boston ONLY Allowed to do 3 things:

Answer 19

a. Drive though said city
b. Pick up passengers if called by phone
c. Pick up passengers if dispatched

Question 20

Unreasonable noise time.

Answer 20

11PM-7AM

Question 21

Regulation of Construction Hours

Answer 21

Prohibited except between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm, on weekdays or except in the interest of public safety and welfare - NEEDS PERMIT TO GO AFTER HOURS.

Question 22

Abandonment of Motor Vehicles

Answer 22

CAN NOT HAVE MORE THAN 1 UNREGISTERED MV

6 Or FEWER Residential units

Have 10 BUSINESS DAYS to remove MV

300$ fine for each week after the 10 days is up.

Question 23

Non-Emergency Repair of Vehicles:

Answer 23

You CAN NOT:

i. Install/remove parts
ii. Repair/service
iii. Put parts, fluids (except water), or containers on such lands

Question 24

SALE of Dangerous Instruments:

Answer 24

a. No person shall, to any person under 18:
i. Sell
ii. Give
iii. Deliver
b. Any of the following
i. Knife with a blade length of 2 inches or more
ii. Ice Pick
iii. Straight Edge Razor

Exemption: If given by a parent or adult (who is an immediate family member) to include siblings/grandparents

Question 25

Carrying of Weapons Prohibited:

Answer 25

a. No person, except as provided by law, shall:
i. Carry on person; OR
ii. Carry under his control in M/V
b. Any knife with a blade in excess of 2.5 inches UNLESS:
i. Hunting, fishing, trade, or culinary employment
OR
ii. Going to/from such activity
OR
iii. Transported from purchase, sharpening, repair, etc. and packaged properly as not to allow easy access

Question 26

After Hours Party:
a. Elements – Need ALL things:

Answer 26

Residential Dwelling
After 11pm
At which Money Collected
At which Alcohol Served
Unpermitted or Unlicensed Operation

Question 27

Enforcements

Answer 27

Criminal
- Arrest
- Complaint
Civil
- Citation
- Warning

Question 28

What permits do you need for street work?

Answer 28

Time
Place
Size of the opening

Question 29

Vehicles for Hire

Answer 29

Taxi Top lights
License to operate
License for the vehicle