Municipal Law W6 Flashcards
What is required to hawk or peddle fruits/vegetables?
A license is required unless engaged in agriculture or the articles are from the vendor’s or their family’s labor.
What happens to replica firearms for individuals under 18?
Confiscate and notify parents or guardians to pick it up after 24 hours.
Cannot arrest juvenile.
What happens to replica firearms for individuals 18 or older?
Confiscate and inform them they can pick it up after 24 hours.
What is the penalty for a second offense involving replica firearms?
A fine of $50, and arrest is allowed if the individual is not a juvenile.
What is prohibited for individuals under 18 regarding paint or markers?
Carrying or using non-water-soluble paint or markers with a point/writing surface exceeding one-half inch.
What is the owner’s responsibility for graffiti removal?
Graffiti must be removed within 30 days of knowledge.
Owner may be exempt if Graffiti Busters is not operational and they lack financial ability.
What are the rules for snow removal?
Snow cannot remain for more than 3 hours between sunrise and sunset.
What are the rules for ice removal?
Ice must be made level and covered with sand, sawdust, or other materials to prevent slipping.
What is prohibited regarding unlawful games?
No person shall expose any table or device for games of hazard/chance in any street.
What are the rules for drinking alcoholic beverages in public?
No person shall drink or possess an open container in public without consent.
Arrest is possible if they know they are in the wrong; otherwise, a fine may be issued.
What is unlawful regarding skateboards and similar devices?
Riding on public property, including stairs, fountain areas, and plazas, is prohibited.
What two things does a Pedicab operator need?
A Hackney License and a Valid Driver’s License.
What are the rules for parking in marked bike lanes?
No parking is allowed except to avoid conflict with traffic, comply with a police officer, or under existing regulations.
What can police do regarding unauthorized gypsy cab drivers?
Police can arrest without a warning.
What can taxicabs licensed outside Boston do?
Drive through the city, pick up passengers called by phone, or dispatched.
What constitutes unreasonable noise?
Any noise audible at 300 feet without amplification, or 100 feet with amplification.
What is the rule for car alarms regarding unreasonable noise?
Car alarms audible at 200 feet that do not terminate within 5 minutes are unlawful.
What are the penalties for noise complaints?
1st: $50 Warning, 2nd: $100 (can arrest) Warning, 3rd: $200 (can arrest) $150, 4th: $200 (can arrest) $300.
What is the time frame for noise complaint penalties?
Must be within a 12-month period from the initial complaint.
What can police do on subsequent offenses for noise violations?
Police can arrest on the 2nd or subsequent offense for the strongest action against the violator.
What are the regulations for construction hours?
Construction is prohibited except between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on weekdays or for public safety.
