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Town of Brookline, MA
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Town of Brookline, MA
Includes legislation through 11-18-2025.
Zoning By-law
Chapter Z
Zoning
(§ 1.00 – § 10.05)
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General By-laws
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Part I
Introductory
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Chapter 1.1
General Provisions
(Section 1.1.1 – Section 1.1.4)
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Chapter 1.2
Town Seal
(Section 1.2.1)
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Chapter 1.3
Town Flag
(Section 1.3.1)
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Part II
Legislative
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Chapter 2.1
Town Meetings
(Section 2.1.1 – Section 2.1.15)
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Chapter 2.2
Advisory Committee
(Section 2.2.1 – Section 2.2.7)
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Chapter 2.3
Committee on Town Organization and Structure
(Section 2.3.1 – Section 2.3.4)
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Chapter 2.4
Moderator
(Section 2.4.1 – Section 2.4.3)
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Chapter 2.5
Reports
(Section 2.5.1 – Section 2.5.4)
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Part III
Executive
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Chapter 3.0
Executive Branch General Matters
(Section 3.0.1)
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Chapter 3.1
Select Board
(Section 3.1.1 – Section 3.1.7)
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Chapter 3.2
School Committee
(Section 3.2.1)
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Chapter 3.3
Town Administrator
(Section 3.3.1)
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Chapter 3.4A
Town Clerk
(Section 3.4A.1 – Section 3.4A.6)
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Chapter 3.4B
Constables
(Section 3.4B.1 – Section 3.4B.4)
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Chapter 3.5
Audit Committee
(Section 3.5.1 – Section 3.5.3)
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Chapter 3.6
Board of Appeals
(Section 3.6.1 – Section 3.6.2)
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Chapter 3.7
Building Commission; Procedure for Construction and Alteration of Town Buildings and Structures
(Section 3.7.1 – Section 3.7.4)
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Chapter 3.8
Building Department
(Section 3.8.1 – Section 3.8.2)
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Chapter 3.9
Brookline Commission for Women
(Section 3.9.1 – Section 3.9.6)
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Chapter 3.10
Council on Aging
(Section 3.10.1 – Section 3.10.7)
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Chapter 3.11A
Department of Finance
(Section 3.11A.1)
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Chapter 3.11A1/2
Departmental Revolving Funds
(Section 3.11A1/2.1 – Section 3.11A1/2.5)
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Chapter 3.11B
Information Technology Department
(Section 3.11B.1 – Section 3.11B.5)
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Chapter 3.12
Department of Planning and Community Development
(Section 3.12.1 – Section 3.12.11)
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Chapter 3.12A
Office of Housing Stability
(§ 3.12A-1 – § 3.12A-2)
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Chapter 3.13
Housing Advisory Board
(Section 3.13.1 – Section 3.13.5)
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Chapter 3.14
Commission for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations and Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations
(Section 3.14.1 – Section 3.14.10)
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Chapter 3.15
Human Resources Program, Board and Office
(Section 3.15.1 – Section 3.15.11)
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Chapter 3.16
Park and Recreation Commission
(Section 3.16.1 – Section 3.16.3)
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Chapter 3.17
Public Works, Department Organization
(Section 3.17.1 – Section 3.17.2)
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Chapter 3.18
Sealer of Weights and Measures
(Section 3.18.1 – Section 3.18.3)
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Chapter 3.20
Mandatory Educational Training for All Elected and Appointed Officials
(Section 3.20.1 – Section 3.20.4)
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Chapter 3.21
Readily Accessible Electronic Meeting Notices, Agendas and Records
(Section 3.21.1 – Section 3.21.6)
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Chapter 3.22
Public's Right to Be Heard on Warrant Articles
(Section 3.22.1 – Section 3.22.2)
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Chapter 3.23
Brookline Commission on Disability
(Section 3.23.1 – Section 3.23.6)
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Chapter 3.24
Brookline Community Engagement Plan
(Section 3.24.1 – Section 3.24.6)
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Chapter 3.25
Community Preservation Act Committee
(Section 3.25.1 – Section 3.25.6)
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Chapter 3.26
Provision of Language Access Services
(Section 3.26.1 – Section 3.26.6)
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Part IV
Financial and Reports
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Chapter 4.1
Accounts and Audits
(Section 4.1.1 – Section 4.1.3)
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Chapter 4.2
Annual Reports
(Section 4.2.1 – Section 4.2.12)
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Chapter 4.3
Contracts: Prohibited Action
(Section 4.3.1 – Section 4.3.5)
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Chapter 4.4
Fair Employment Practices With Regard to Contracts
(Section 4.4.1 – Section 4.4.3)
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Chapter 4.5
Discrimination Prohibition With Regard to Contracts
(Section 4.5.1 – Section 4.5.3)
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Chapter 4.6
Public Relations and Information
(Section 4.6.1)
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Chapter 4.7
Nonpayment of Local Taxes, Fees and Charges
(Section 4.7.1 – Section 4.7.2)
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Chapter 4.8
Living Wage By-Law
(Section 4.8.1 – Section 4.8.7)
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Chapter 4.9
Election Campaigns
(Section 4.9.1 – Section 4.9.6)
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Chapter 4.10
Emergency, Disaster and Stimulus Funds
(Section 4.10.1 – Section 4.10.5)
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Part V
Private Property
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Chapter 5.1
Alarm Systems
(Section 5.1.1 – Section 5.1.10)
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Chapter 5.2
Condominium Health and Safety at Time of Conversion
(Section 5.2.1 – Section 5.2.5)
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Chapter 5.3
Demolition Delay By-Law
(Section 5.3.1 – Section 5.3.17)
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Chapter 5.4
Commercial and Institutional Deliveries
(Section 5.4.1 – Section 5.4.2)
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Chapter 5.5
Fair Housing By-Law
(Section 5.5.1 – Section 5.5.9)
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Chapter 5.6
Preservation Commission and Historic Districts By-Law
(Section 5.6.1 – Section 5.6.10)
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Chapter 5.7
Licenses
(Section 5.7.1 – Section 5.7.3)
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Chapter 5.8
Sign By-Law
(Section 5.8.1 – Section 5.8.7)
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Chapter 5.9
Energy Codes
(Section 5.9.1 – Section 5.9.2)
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Chapter 5.10
Neighborhood Conservation Districts
(Section 5.10.1 – Section 5.10.11)
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Chapter 5.11
Short-Term Rentals
(Section 5.11.1 – Section 5.11.11)
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Part VI
Public Property
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Chapter 6.1
Advertising Placards
(Section 6.1.1)
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Chapter 6.2
Alcoholic Beverages on Public Property
(Section 6.2.1 – Section 6.2.5)
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Chapter 6.3
Damage to Grass Borders
(Section 6.3.1)
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Chapter 6.4
Damage to Trees
(Section 6.4.1)
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Chapter 6.5
Defacing Public Grounds
(Section 6.5.1 – Section 6.5.3)
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Chapter 6.6
Discharging Firearms
(Section 6.6.1 – Section 6.6.2)
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Chapter 6.7
Fireworks
(Section 6.7.1)
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Chapter 6.8
Naming Public Facilities
(Section 6.8.1 – Section 6.8.2)
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Chapter 6.9
Numbering Houses
(Section 6.9.1)
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Chapter 6.10
Removing Vehicles in Parks and Private Ways
(Section 6.10.1 – Section 6.10.5)
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Part VII
Streets and Ways
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Chapter 7.1
Alcoholic Beverages
(Section 7.1.1)
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Chapter 7.2
Bands, Parades and Gatherings
(Section 7.2.1 – Section 7.2.3)
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Chapter 7.3
Construction in Streets
(Section 7.3.1 – Section 7.3.3)
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Chapter 7.4
Damage to Streets
(Section 7.4.1)
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Chapter 7.5
General Prohibitions
(Section 7.5.1 – Section 7.5.21)
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Chapter 7.6
Newsracks Regulations
(Section 7.6.1 – Section 7.6.6)
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Chapter 7.7
Removal of Snow and Ice From Sidewalks
(Section 7.7.1 – Section 7.7.7)
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Chapter 7.8
Removal of Vehicles From Streets
(Section 7.8.1 – Section 7.8.2)
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Chapter 7.9
Snow Parking Ban
(Section 7.9.1 – Section 7.9.2)
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Chapter 7.10
Through Ways
(Section 7.10.1 – Section 7.10.2)
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Chapter 7.11
Vehicles, Abandoned and Improper Storage
(Section 7.11.1 – Section 7.11.3)
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Part VIII
Public Health and Safety
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Chapter 8.1
Alcoholic Beverages
(Section 8.1.1)
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Chapter 8.2
Bonfires
(Section 8.2.1)
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Chapter 8.3
Dwelling Houses Used in Common
(Section 8.3.1 – Section 8.3.7)
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Chapter 8.4
Disturbing Public Safety AIDS
(Section 8.4.1)
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Chapter 8.4A
Tenant and Resident Notification
(Section 8.4A.1)
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Chapter 8.5
Disorderly Behavior and Disturbing the Peace
(Section 8.5.1 – Section 8.5.9)
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Chapter 8.6
Dog Control
(Section 8.6.1 – Section 8.6.11)
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Chapter 8.6A
Humane Pet Shops
(Section 8.6A.1 – Section 8.6A.5)
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Chapter 8.6B
Traveling Animal Acts
(Section 8.6B.0 – Section 8.6B.6)
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Chapter 8.7
Food Stores: Hours of Operation
(Section 8.7.1 – Section 8.7.5)
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Chapter 8.8
Food Establishments Handling of Refuse
(Section 8.8.1 – Section 8.8.2)
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Chapter 8.9
Toilet Facilities: Restaurants
(Section 8.9.1 – Section 8.9.2)
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Chapter 8.10
Food Vendor's License
(Section 8.10.1 – Section 8.10.8)
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Chapter 8.11
Gaming Implements
(Section 8.11.1)
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Chapter 8.12
Hawkers and Peddlers
(Section 8.12.1 – Section 8.12.10)
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Chapter 8.13
Inflammable Material
(Section 8.13.1)
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Chapter 8.14
Dealers in Junk, Secondhand Articles and Antiques
(Section 8.14.1 – Section 8.14.3)
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Chapter 8.15
Noise Control
(Section 8.15.1 – Section 8.15.10)
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Chapter 8.16
Collection and Recycling of Waste Materials
(Section 8.16.1 – Section 8.16.7)
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Chapter 8.17
Focused Residence Picketing
(Section 8.17.1)
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Chapter 8.18
Posters and Circulars
(Section 8.18.1 – Section 8.18.2)
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Chapter 8.19
Selling in a Public Place
(Section 8.19.1)
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Chapter 8.20
Sales in Public Places
(Section 8.20.1)
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Chapter 8.21
Solicitors and Canvassers
(Section 8.21.1 – Section 8.21.5)
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Chapter 8.22
Taxicab Licensing
(Section 8.22.1 – Section 8.22.2)
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Chapter 8.23
Tobacco Control
(Section 8.23.1 – Section 8.23.7)
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Chapter 8.24
Water Supply Emergencies
(Section 8.24.1 – Section 8.24.6)
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Chapter 8.25
Water System Backflow and Cross-Connections
(Section 8.25.1 – Section 8.25.6)
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Chapter 8.26
Stormwater Management
(Section 8.26.1 – Section 8.26.3)
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Chapter 8.27
Wetlands Protection By-Law
(Section 8.27.1 – Section 8.27.15)
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Chapter 8.28
Restriction on Use of Artificial Trans Fat
(Section 8.28.1 – Section 8.28.3)
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Chapter 8.29
Nuisance Control
(Section 8.29.1 – Section 8.29.8)
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Chapter 8.30
Fingerprint-Based Record Background Checks
(Section 8.30.1 – Section 8.30.6)
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Chapter 8.31
Leaf Blower Control
(Section 8.31.1 – Section 8.31.9)
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Chapter 8.32
Sustainable Food Containers and Packaging
(Section 8.32.1 – Section 8.32.6)
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Chapter 8.33
Sustainable Bags
(Section 8.33.1 – Section 8.33.4)
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Chapter 8.34
Registered Marijuana Dispensary (RMD) Licenses
(Section 8.34.1 – Section 8.34.5)
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Chapter 8.35
Drinking Water Access By-Law
(Section 8.35.1 – Section 8.35.3)
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Chapter 8.36
Bottled Water By-Law
(Section 8.36.1 – Section 8.36.4)
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Chapter 8.37
Marijuana Establishments
(Section 8.37.1 – Section 8.37.7)
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Chapter 8.38
Marijuana and Hemp and Marijuana and Hemp Products
(Section 8.38.1 – Section 8.38.4)
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Chapter 8.39
Reproductive and Gender Health Access and Equity
(Section 8.39.1 – Section 8.39.6)
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Chapter 8.39A
Ban on Town Use of Face Surveillance
(Section 8.39A.1 – Section 8.39A.4)
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Chapter 8.40
Trade in Fur Products
(Section 8.40.1 – Section 8.40.7)
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Chapter 8.40A
Single-Use Plastic Products
(Section 8.40A.1 – Section 8.40A.5)
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Chapter 8.41
Human Trafficking Prevention
(§ 8.41-1 – § 8.41-6)
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Chapter 8.42
Tree Preservation By-Law
(Section 8.42.1 – Section 8.42.7)
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Chapter 8.45
Sale of Foie Gras
(Section 8.45.1 – Section 8.45.7)
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Chapter 8.46
Communication of Tenants' Rights and Resources
(Section 8.46.1 – Section 8.46.6)
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Part IX
Unclassified Provisions
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Chapter 9.1
Domestic Partners
(Section 9.1.1 – Section 9.1.7)
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Part X
Penalties and Enforcement
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Chapter 10.1
General Penalty Provision
(Section 10.1.1)
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Chapter 10.2
Prosecutions and Enforcement
(Section 10.2.1)
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Chapter 10.3
Non-Criminal Disposition
(Section 10.3.1)
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Disposition List
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Chapter DL
Disposition List
(§ DL-1)
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