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Township of Bethlehem, PA
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2023-09-18
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Abandoned vehicles
§ 252-36 — Abandoned vehicles.
§ 252-37 — Notice to owners of abandoned vehicles prior to removal.
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Abandonment
§ 1-4 — Legislation saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
§ 148-4 — Construal of provisions.
Ch 187 — Property, Abandoned and Foreclosed
§ 187-1 — Purpose and intent.
187-2{1} — ABANDONED PROPERTY
§ 187-4 — Establishment of registry.
§ 187-5 — Registration of foreclosed or abandoned real property.
§ 187-6 — Maintenance requirements.
§ 187-7 — Security requirements.
§ 187-8 — Public nuisance.
§ 201-4 — Replacement areas.
§ 201-7 — Right of entry.
§ 202-12 — Use of public sewers required.
§ 230-30 — Preliminary plan requirements.
§ 252-36 — Abandoned vehicles.
§ 252-37 — Notice to owners of abandoned vehicles prior to removal.
§ 275-11 — Zoning Hearing Board.
275-24{132} — JUNK
§ 275-145 — Parking of commercial vehicles in residential districts and unregistered vehicles.
§ 275-152 — Abandoned or outdated signs.
§ 275-176 — Nonconformities.
§ 275-225 — Development requirements.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Accessory buildings and structures
§ 135-14 — Start of construction.
§ 135-23 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
135-35{32} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
275-24{4} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
275-24{23} — AREA, BUILDING
275-24{35} — BUFFER YARD
275-24{39} — BUILDING COVERAGE
275-24{59} — CO-LOCATED COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA
275-24{93} — DORMITORY
275-24{141} — LOT
§ 275-34 — Lot and setback regulations.
§ 275-42 — Lot and setback regulations.
§ 275-49 — Lot and setback regulations for uses other than townhouses or retirement villages.
§ 275-58 — Lot and setback regulations for uses other than townhouses, garden apartments, mobile/manufactured home parks, mid-rise apartments, retirement villages and life-care centers.
§ 275-59 — Lot and setback regulations for townhouse, garden apartments, retirement villages and life-care centers.
§ 275-112 — Special exception uses.
§ 275-114 — Lot and setback regulations.
§ 275-120 — Lot and setback regulations.
§ 275-153 — Location of signs.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-190 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
§ 275-207 — Site design requirements.
§ 275-226 — Conditional use standards and criteria.
§ 275-232 — Conditional use standards and criteria.
§ 275-243 — Conditional use standards and criteria.
§ 275-252 — Conditional use standards and criteria.
§ 275-258 — Development requirements.
§ 275-259 — Conditional use standards and criteria.
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Accessory uses
135-35{1} — ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE
§ 275-12 — Hearings.
275-24{4} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
275-24{5} — ACCESSORY USE
275-24{25} — AUTO, BOAT AND/OR MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME SALES
275-24{27} — AUTO SERVICE STATION
275-24{98} — EMERGENCY SERVICES STATION
275-24{112} — GARAGE SALE
275-24{153} — MASSAGE PARLOR
275-24{164} — NO-IMPACT HOME-BASED BUSINESS
275-24{197} — PRINCIPAL USE
275-24{244} — STABLE, NONHOUSEHOLD
275-24{266} — TREATMENT CENTER
§ 275-31 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-38 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-46 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-54 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-59 — Lot and setback regulations for townhouse, garden apartments, retirement villages and life-care centers.
§ 275-64 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-67 — Prohibited uses.
§ 275-71 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-74 — Specifically prohibited uses.
§ 275-87 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-89 — Specifically prohibited uses.
§ 275-94 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-97 — Specifically prohibited uses.
§ 275-111 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-117 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-171 — Special lot and yard requirements; sight distance and buffer yards.
§ 275-176 — Nonconformities.
§ 275-177 — Temporary structure or use.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-190 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
§ 275-193 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-194 — Special exception uses.
§ 275-198 — Lot and area requirements.
§ 275-223 — Use regulations.
§ 275-225 — Development requirements.
§ 275-229 — Use regulations.
§ 275-231 — Development requirements.
§ 275-235 — Use regulations.
§ 275-240 — Use regulations.
§ 275-242 — Development requirements.
§ 275-246 — Principal and accessory uses.
§ 275-248 — Use regulations.
§ 275-251 — Development requirements.
§ 275-256 — Use regulations.
§ 275-258 — Development requirements.
§ 275-266 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-281 — Required accessory uses.
§ 275-284 — Additional requirements.
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Accident reports
§ 275-179 — Traffic impact study.
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Adult uses
275-24{11} — ADULT USE
275-24{215} — RETAIL STORE
275-24{268} — TRUCK STOP
§ 275-56 — Conditional uses.
§ 275-89 — Specifically prohibited uses.
§ 275-142 — Required number of off-street parking spaces.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-225 — Development requirements.
§ 275-258 — Development requirements.
§ 275-276 — Prohibited uses.
§ 275-280 — Separation distance requirements.
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Advertising
§ 170-8 — Prohibited activities.
191-1{3} — TRASH
212-10B{27} — NEWSPAPER
§ 212-18 — Township development of public information and education program.
§ 275-27 — Zoning Map.
§ 275-75 — Lot and setback regulations.
§ 275-148 — Applicability.
275-150{1} — AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SIGN
275-150{3} — CHARITABLE EVENT SIGN
275-150{4} — CONTRACTORS SIGN
275-150{5} — DIGITAL SIGN
275-150{6} — DIRECTIONAL SIGN
275-150{9} — GARAGE SALE SIGN
275-150{11} — IDENTIFICATION SIGN
275-150{18} — OPEN HOUSE SIGN
275-150{21} — PUBLIC SERVICES SIGN
275-150{22} — REAL ESTATE SIGN
§ 275-152 — Abandoned or outdated signs.
§ 275-158 — Signs prohibited in all districts.
§ 275-159 — Signs and/or structures identifying major residential or business developments.
§ 275-162 — Signs permitted in residential districts.
§ 275-190 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
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Affordable housing
§ 275-53 — Purpose.
§ 275-197 — Purpose.
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Agricultural districts
252-50{14} — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT(S)
§ 275-25 — Districts designated.
§ 275-91 — Lot and setback regulations.
§ 275-107 — Lot and setback regulations.
Ch 275 Art XIV — AG Agriculture District
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-269 — Lot and setback regulations.
§ 275-280 — Separation distance requirements.
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Air conditioning
§ 135-9 — Application procedures and requirements.
§ 135-24 — Design and construction standards.
§ 202-22 — Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
202-27A{13} — COOLING WATER
§ 275-136 — Placement of outdoor machinery.
§ 275-171 — Special lot and yard requirements; sight distance and buffer yards.
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Air pollution
§ 101-1 — Title.
§ 101-2 — Statement of policy.
212-2{16} — MUNICIPAL WASTE
§ 275-134 — Air pollution and odors.
§ 275-144 — Design standards for off-street parking.
§ 275-178 — Site plan review.
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Alarm systems
Ch 80 — Alarm Devices
80-1{1} — ALARM
80-1{2} — ALARM REGISTRATION
80-1{3} — AUTOMATIC PROTECTION DEVICE
80-1{5} — FALSE ALARM
80-1{6} — INSTALLER
§ 80-2 — Alarms; installation requirements.
§ 80-3 — Responses and service cost.
§ 186-3 — Amendments to property maintenance code.
Ch 187 — Property, Abandoned and Foreclosed
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Code to 2010 Code
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 170-8 — Prohibited activities.
§ 213-4 — Permitting.
275-24{213} — RESTAURANT, FAST-FOOD
275-24{214} — RESTAURANT, STANDARD
275-24{255} — TAVERN
§ 275-56 — Conditional uses.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
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Aluminum
101-3{8} — RECYCLING MATERIALS
212-10B{4} — ALUMINUM
212-10B{33} — RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
212-10B{38} — SOURCE-SEPARATED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
§ 212-13 — Materials to be recycled.
§ 230-69 — Identification signs and street names.
275-24{104} — FENCE
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-261 — Minimum requirements.
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Amusements
202-37{6} — COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
§ 240-20 — Levy.
Ch 240 Art IV — Amusements Tax
240-30{1} — ADMISSION
240-30{2} — AMUSEMENT
240-30{3} — COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES
§ 240-31 — Exceptions.
§ 240-32 — Admissions.
§ 240-33 — Coin-operated devices and jukeboxes.
§ 240-34 — Requirements upon payment.
§ 240-35 — Access to records of taxpayer.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Code to 2010 Code
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Anchoring
§ 135-9 — Application procedures and requirements.
§ 135-23 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 135-24 — Design and construction standards.
§ 135-27 — Special requirements for manufactured homes.
§ 170-8 — Prohibited activities.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-190 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
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Animals
Ch 85 — Animals
§ 85-1 — License, collar and tags required.
§ 85-6 — Reclaiming seized dogs; fees; disposition of unclaimed dogs.
§ 85-7 — Summary destruction of animals for humane reasons.
§ 85-8 — Animal housing; minimum standards.
101-3{2} — GARBAGE
§ 135-24 — Design and construction standards.
Ch 170 — Parks and Recreation Areas
170-4{4} — DIRECTOR
§ 170-8 — Prohibited activities.
§ 170-11 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 186-3 — Amendments to property maintenance code.
201-2{24} — SEWAGE
202-2{3} — IMPROVED PROPERTY
202-2{5} — PERSON
202-11{3} — IMPROVED PROPERTY
202-17{5} — IMPROVED PROPERTY
§ 202-20 — Rules and regulations; violations and penalties.
§ 202-28 — General discharge regulations.
202-37{14} — FATS, OILS AND GREASES (FOG)
212-2{9} — GARBAGE
§ 212-3 — Storage of Township waste.
213-2{6} — PARADE
§ 213-4 — Permitting.
220-13C{2} — AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY
230-22{24} — LAND DEVELOPMENT
240-3{4} — FAMILY FARM CORPORATION
252-7A{2} — PROCESSION
§ 258-2 — Motor vehicle nuisances prohibited.
265-3{6} — WEED
275-24{12} — AGRICULTURE
275-24{18} — ANIMAL HOSPITAL
275-24{19} — ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
275-24{36} — BUILDING
275-24{78} — CROP FARMING
275-24{135} — KENNEL
275-24{236} — SLAUGHTER HOUSE
275-24{271} — VETERINARY OFFICE
§ 275-64 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-67 — Prohibited uses.
§ 275-71 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-87 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-89 — Specifically prohibited uses.
§ 275-95 — Special exception uses.
§ 275-97 — Specifically prohibited uses.
§ 275-102 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-111 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-112 — Special exception uses.
§ 275-142 — Required number of off-street parking spaces.
§ 275-158 — Signs prohibited in all districts.
§ 275-166 — Off-premises signs (including billboards).
§ 275-178 — Site plan review.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-190 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
§ 275-229 — Use regulations.
§ 275-240 — Use regulations.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Code to 2010 Code
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Antennas
§ 186-3 — Amendments to property maintenance code.
225-28{2} — ANTENNA
225-28{4} — COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
225-28{10} — NONTOWER COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (NONTOWER CCF)
225-28{17} — TOWER-BASED COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (TOWER-BASED CCF)
225-28{24} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY(IES)
§ 225-30 — Authorization of use; exemptions.
§ 225-31 — Location and regulation of facilities.
§ 258-2 — Motor vehicle nuisances prohibited.
275-24{16} — ALTERNATIVE TOWER STRUCTURE
275-24{17} — AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS
275-24{59} — CO-LOCATED COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA
275-24{60} — COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA
275-24{61} — COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
275-24{120} — HEIGHT OF TOWER
275-24{221} — SATELLITE ANTENNA
§ 275-31 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-38 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-46 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-54 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-64 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-71 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-79 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-87 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-102 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-111 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-170 — Maximum height of buildings.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-190 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
§ 275-246 — Principal and accessory uses.
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Apartments
§ 186-3 — Amendments to property maintenance code.
§ 202-39 — Applicability.
212-10B{37} — RESIDENT(S)
§ 212-13 — Materials to be recycled.
§ 230-30 — Preliminary plan requirements.
§ 230-57 — Streets.
§ 230-65 — Access drives and driveways.
§ 230-68 — Streetlighting.
§ 252-24 — Parking prohibited at all times.
§ 252-26 — Special purpose parking zones established; parking otherwise prohibited.
§ 258-2 — Motor vehicle nuisances prohibited.
275-24{21} — APARTMENT
275-24{96} — DWELLING
§ 275-46 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-54 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-55 — Special exception uses.
§ 275-56 — Conditional uses.
§ 275-57 — Lot and setback regulations common to all uses.
§ 275-58 — Lot and setback regulations for uses other than townhouses, garden apartments, mobile/manufactured home parks, mid-rise apartments, retirement villages and life-care centers.
§ 275-59 — Lot and setback regulations for townhouse, garden apartments, retirement villages and life-care centers.
§ 275-61 — Lot and setback regulations for mid-rise apartments.
§ 275-62 — Additional requirements.
§ 275-111 — Permitted-by-right uses.
§ 275-142 — Required number of off-street parking spaces.
§ 275-159 — Signs and/or structures identifying major residential or business developments.
§ 275-172 — Landscaping.
§ 275-175 — Access onto arterial, connector and collector streets.
§ 275-176 — Nonconformities.
§ 275-178 — Site plan review.
§ 275-183 — Impervious surface and lot area bonus for resolving stormwater problems.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-190 — Additional requirements for accessory uses.
§ 275-204 — Land uses.
§ 275-242 — Development requirements.
§ 275-246 — Principal and accessory uses.
§ 275-258 — Development requirements.
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Appeals
§ 110-6 — Board of Appeals.
§ 131-3 — Amendments to International Fire Code.
§ 135-16 — Appeals.
§ 135-20 — Boundary disputes.
§ 175-12 — License suspension; appeals.
§ 186-3 — Amendments to property maintenance code.
§ 191-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 201-13 — Appeals; hearings; variance.
§ 202-29 — Fees.
§ 202-30 — Permits.
§ 202-32 — Enforcement and penalties.
§ 202-51 — Violations and penalties.
§ 220-76 — Appeals.
§ 230-12 — Appeals to courts.
§ 230-29 — Submission and review procedure.
§ 230-47 — Approval of improvements.
§ 235-4 — General regulations and maintenance.
§ 240-25 — Duties of Collector.
§ 240-49.1 — Incentives for Township Volunteers of Fire Companies.
§ 240-59 — Administration of tax.
§ 275-5 — Interpretation; uses not specifically regulated.
§ 275-8 — General procedure for permits.
§ 275-11 — Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 275-12 — Hearings.
§ 275-13 — Appeals.
§ 275-14 — Board of Commissioner's jurisdiction.
§ 275-19 — Enforcement; violations and penalties; remedy.
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Appointments
§ 5-1 — Appointment.
§ 5-2 — Appointment on annual basis.
§ 5-3 — Independent examination.
§ 5-5 — Compensation.
§ 5-6 — Office of elected auditor abolished.
§ 9-4 — Amendments to articles of incorporation.
§ 19-2 — Supplements and amendments.
21-2{2} — COMMISSIONER
§ 25-2 — Appointment and term of office.
§ 25-3 — Ineligibility for appointment.
§ 25-4 — Vacancies.
§ 25-7 — Function of the agency.
§ 26-3 — Appointment procedures.
§ 26-7 — Powers.
§ 42-2 — Term of office.
§ 42-3 — Qualifications.
§ 42-7 — Powers and duties.
§ 42-8 — Appointment, suspension and discharge of Township employees; board communications with Township employees.
§ 45-1 — Attendance at meetings.
§ 56-1 — Creation of commission.
60-1{6} — TREASURER
§ 60-2 — Powers and duties.
§ 122-1 — Requirement for approval; alternative procedures for approval, appointment and registration.
§ 135-6 — Designation of floodplain administrator.
§ 148-1 — Use of fire insurance proceeds.
§ 148-7 — Designated officer.
202-27A{4} — AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF A USER
202-27A{20} — HEARING BOARD
§ 202-32 — Enforcement and penalties.
§ 225-2 — Application for permit.
§ 225-10 — Requirements for work; correction of unsatisfactory work; completion of incomplete work.
§ 225-32 — Standards of service.
§ 225-34 — Insurance, indemnification and bonds or other surety.
§ 230-29 — Submission and review procedure.
240-19{2} — COLLECTOR
§ 240-25 — Duties of Collector.
§ 240-27 — Suit on collection and penalty.
240-30{4} — COLLECTOR
240-40{4} — TAX OFFICER
240-51{1} — COLLECTOR
§ 275-10 — Zoning Officer.
§ 275-11 — Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 275-12 — Hearings.
§ 275-15 — Amendments.
275-24{240} — SOLICITOR
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Code to 2010 Code
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Ashes
101-3{10} — RUBBISH
191-1{3} — TRASH
201-2{22} — RETAINING TANK
§ 202-20 — Rules and regulations; violations and penalties.
§ 202-28 — General discharge regulations.
212-10B{11} — GLASS
§ 230-71 — Landscaping, trees and historic buildings.
§ 275-144 — Design standards for off-street parking.
§ 275-261 — Minimum requirements.
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Assessments
§ 1-4 — Legislation saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
§ 60-2 — Powers and duties.
§ 60-3 — Compensation.
§ 60-6 — Reimbursement for expenses.
§ 148-1 — Use of fire insurance proceeds.
§ 162-1 — Schedule of attorney fees.
§ 196-1 — Registration, sale, transfer and rental of real estate.
§ 201-14 — Violations; penalties; suspensions.
§ 202-6 — Rates and charges.
§ 202-24 — Liens for sewer rentals; filing and collection of liens; imposition of administrative costs and interest.
§ 202-28 — General discharge regulations.
§ 202-32 — Enforcement and penalties.
§ 202-41 — Requirements for grease interceptors.
§ 202-51 — Violations and penalties.
§ 220-18 — Post-construction water quality criteria.
§ 220-36 — Design submission.
§ 225-20 — Requirements.
§ 225-34 — Insurance, indemnification and bonds or other surety.
240-3{12} — VALUE
§ 240-15 — Lien.
§ 240-20 — Levy.
§ 240-25 — Duties of Collector.
§ 240-32 — Admissions.
§ 240-33 — Coin-operated devices and jukeboxes.
§ 240-37 — Expenditure.
§ 240-53 — Collection of tax.
§ 275-189 — Additional requirements for specific principal uses.
§ 275-209 — Ownership/maintenance of common open space.
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Attorney fees
§ 125-3 — Procedure.
§ 144-7 — Litigation.
Ch 162 Art I — Attorney Fees
§ 162-1 — Schedule of attorney fees.
§ 191-3 — Violations and penalties.
§ 225-35 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 275-11 — Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 275-19 — Enforcement; violations and penalties; remedy.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 1988 Code to 2010 Code
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Attorney's fees
§ 187-9 — Violations and penalties.
§ 202-32 — Enforcement and penalties.
§ 212-19 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 225-34 — Insurance, indemnification and bonds or other surety.