MUNICIPAL LAW (25 Points)

Question 1

1. All local laws, ordinances, By-laws and rules/regulations are in the MISDEMEANOR class

Question 2

2. Basic law-making powers of the commonwealth are vested in the Legislature

Answer 2

a. Delegates the power to enact local laws and ordinances to local municipalities (City Counsel)

Question 3

3. Local Government receives authority to exercise police powers from:

Answer 3

a. Mass constitution
b. Enabling Statute MGL. 40 sec 21

Question 4

4. MGL c. 272 s. 59:

Answer 4

Provides police with right of arrest for violation of city ordinance

Question 5

5. Violation must be in presence or from another PO (Collective Knowledge)