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Abandoned vehicles
440-201{76} — PARKING LOT
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Abandonment
§ 28-1 — Ward boundaries.
§ 115-2 — Standard form of specifications for bids.
§ 346-7 — Installation and protection of wires.
§ 350-1 — Purpose and intent.
381-2{36} — POLLUTANT
§ 405-118 — Operators to remove stalled vehicles.
§ 405-119 — Tagging and impoundment of vehicles.
§ 409-5 — Location of stands; abandonment; limitation on number of licenses.
440-201{1} — ABANDONED
440-201{76} — PARKING LOT
§ 440-706 — Signs.
§ 440-807 — Wireless communication facilities.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
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Accessory buildings and structures
440-201{3} — ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
440-201{19} — CARGO CONTAINER
§ 440-502 — Use regulations.
§ 440-711 — Accessory structures.
§ 440-805 — Solar panels.
§ 440-807 — Wireless communication facilities.
§ 440-1101 — Mobile home parks in Suburban Residential District.
§ 440-1401 — Cluster residential development.
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Accessory uses
§ 236-4 — Permit procedure.
440-201{4} — ACCESSORY USE
440-201{79} — PRINCIPAL USE
§ 440-503 — Nonconforming buildings and uses.
§ 440-704 — Off-street parking.
§ 440-705 — Assisted living residences.
440-706B{1} — ACCESSORY USE
§ 440-802 — Detrimental effects prohibited.
§ 440-806 — Wind energy systems.
§ 440-1101 — Mobile home parks in Suburban Residential District.
§ 440-1401 — Cluster residential development.
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Accident reports
§ 405-18 — Accident report to be submitted by driver of vehicle involved.
§ 405-19 — Annual accident report.
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Adult entertainment
§ 440-702 — Landscaping requirements.
§ 440-713 — Adult entertainment.
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Advertising
§ 96-5 — Municipal Council budget.
§ 96-61 — Notice of permanent improvements to be given.
§ 96-99.1 — Emergency purchases.
§ 115-2 — Standard form of specifications for bids.
§ 115-11 — Request for qualifications.
§ 118-2 — Proposals.
Ch 176 — Advertising and Bill Posting
§ 176-1 — Use of trees and poles prohibited.
§ 176-2 — Distribution of handbills and other advertising matter.
§ 191-8 — Kennels.
§ 258-9 — Advertising.
§ 288-7 — New license application criteria.
§ 337-4 — License required for soliciting money or selling goods.
Ch 346 — Poles, Wires and Conduits
Ch 350 — Property Maintenance
Ch 383 — Streets and Sidewalks
§ 383-5 — Permit required for projecting signs, advertising devices, clocks, marquees and awnings.
§ 383-7 — Permit required to carry placards, banners and signs.
§ 383-29 — Contents; accompanying documents.
§ 405-16 — Parking for display of advertising signs prohibited.
§ 405-17 — License for operation of advertising vehicle.
§ 413-5 — New License Application Criteria.
§ 440-502 — Use regulations.
§ 440-706 — Signs.
440-706B{15} — SIGN FACE
§ 440-806 — Wind energy systems.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Affirmative action
§ 19-57 — Division of Vehicular Maintenance.
§ 19-65 — Human Resources Director.
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Affordable housing
Ch 40 Art VI — Affordable Housing Trust Fund
§ 40-22 — Authority; establishment.
§ 40-25 — Powers and duties.
§ 440-1401 — Cluster residential development.
§ 440-1402 — Inclusionary housing.
440-1402C{2} — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
440-1402C{4} — LOCAL HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
§ 440-1707 — Other design requirements.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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AIDS
§ 10-3 — Appointment; term of office; powers and duties; collection of taxes.
§ 19-2 — Police aid to other cities and towns.
§ 19-11 — Captains and lieutenants.
§ 19-36 — Assignment to other duties.
§ 19-37 — Training.
§ 19-48 — Aid to neighboring cities or towns.
§ 19-66 — Employment Task Force.
Ch 111 Art I — Policy Regarding AIDS
§ 111-1 — Municipal Council policy.
§ 111-2 — Findings.
§ 111-3 — AIDS Consortium.
§ 118-8 — Disposal of foreclosed tax title property eligible for Abutter Lots Program.
§ 118-9 — Disposal of foreclosed tax title property not eligible for Abutter Lots Program.
§ 337-1 — Temporary and transient vendors.
§ 350-6 — Violations and penalties.
§ 440-702 — Landscaping requirements.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Alarm systems
§ 19-27 — Supervision of Committee on Fires and Wires.
§ 19-37 — Training.
§ 123-4 — Purpose; applicability; process.
Ch 183 — Alarms
Ch 183 Art I — Alarm Telephone Devices
Ch 183 Art II — False Fire Alarms
§ 183-5 — Determination of false alarm.
§ 183-6 — Applicability.
§ 183-7 — Notification of owner after repeated false alarms.
§ 183-8 — Fines for false alarms.
§ 183-10 — Appeals.
Ch 183 Art III — False Police Alarms
§ 183-12 — Determination of false alarm.
§ 183-13 — Applicability.
§ 183-14 — Notification of owner after repeated false alarms.
§ 183-15 — Fines for false alarms.
§ 183-16 — Billing; criminal complaint or noncriminal disposition.
§ 183-17 — Appeals.
§ 250-12 — Fees for inspections, permits and services.
Ch 334 — Peace and Good Order
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Alcoholic beverages
§ 258-3 — Application requirements; fee.
§ 258-8 — Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
§ 334-11 — Drinking alcoholic beverages restricted.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
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Amusements
Ch 187 — Amusements and Exhibitions
§ 187-1 — License required; fees; term of license.
§ 187-3 — License required.
§ 187-6 — License required; fee; application procedure.
§ 187-8 — Grant of license.
§ 187-9 — Violations and penalties.
§ 315-3 — Noises emanating from places of business or amusement.
§ 315-4 — Creation of noise at night.
Ch 325 — Parks and Recreation
440-201{18} — BUSINESS PREMISES
§ 440-305 — Special permits.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Animals
Ch 10 Art XIV — Animal Shelter Advisory Commission
§ 10-53 — Membership.
§ 10-54 — Purpose.
§ 10-55 — Filling of positions; nominations.
§ 10-58 — Staff support; responsibilities.
Ch 96 Art XVII — Animal Control Officer
§ 96-85 — Appointment; term of office; duties.
Ch 191 — Animals
§ 191-2 — Leashing of dogs; running at large.
§ 191-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 191-5 — Confinement, restraint and muzzling of dogs.
§ 191-6 — Vicious dogs and female dogs in heat.
§ 191-7 — Nighttime repetitive barking.
§ 191-8 — Kennels.
§ 315-2 — Loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises.
Ch 325 — Parks and Recreation
Ch 334 — Peace and Good Order
§ 337-3 — Annual Christmas Parade.
§ 350-4 — Property standards.
§ 375-13 — Catch basins.
§ 375-26 — General sewer use requirements.
381-2{24} — MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
381-2{36} — POLLUTANT
381-2{39} — PRIORITY HABITAT OF RARE SPECIES
§ 383-29 — Contents; accompanying documents.
405-1{29} — TRAFFIC
§ 405-66 — Reserved parking for handicapped persons.
§ 420-12 — Definition.
440-201{12} — AGRICULTURE
440-201{16} — BUILDING
§ 440-702 — Landscaping requirements.
§ 440-706 — Signs.
§ 440-1605 — Use regulations.
§ 440-1610 — District boundaries.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
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Antennas
§ 273-6 — Specifications not subject to jurisdiction of Commission.
§ 440-807 — Wireless communication facilities.
440-807C{1} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ANTENNA
440-807C{2} — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY
§ 440-1706 — Use regulations.
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Apartments
§ 10-32 — Handicap parking fines.
§ 28-1 — Ward boundaries.
§ 96-27 — Expense funds; replenishment of fund.
§ 96-29 — Duties and qualifications.
§ 96-51 — Care and custody of City Hall.
§ 315-3 — Noises emanating from places of business or amusement.
§ 315-4 — Creation of noise at night.
§ 315-7 — Measurement of noise.
§ 383-25 — Traffic control officers; barricades and walks.
405-1{9} — MARKED CROSSWALK
§ 405-53 — Prohibited parking places.
§ 405-77 — Installation and location of meters/kiosks.
§ 405-93 — Duty of driver approaching stop sign.
§ 426-8 — Initial water service connections; water user rates and charges.
440-201{13} — APARTMENT
§ 440-302 — Board of Appeals.
§ 440-1508 — Contents and scope of applications.
§ 440-1706 — Use regulations.
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Appeals
§ 10-26 — Powers and duties.
§ 19-80 — Establishment; function; appointment of Director and Conservation Agent.
§ 19-81 — Planning and Conservation Director duties and qualifications.
§ 115-3 — Award of contracts.
§ 183-10 — Appeals.
§ 183-17 — Appeals.
§ 221-2 — Exceptions.
§ 236-1 — Intent.
§ 288-11 — Appeals; judicial review.
§ 298-5 — Action by licensing authority.
§ 334-13 — Nuisance properties because of documented criminal activity.
§ 342-7 — Automatic grant of approval.
§ 342-8 — Appeals.
§ 342-9 — Permit transfer, renewal and expiration.
§ 350-14 — Appeals.
§ 375-29 — Wastewater discharge permit issuance process.
§ 375-34 — Administrative enforcement remedies.
§ 375-37 — Pretreatment fees and pollutant surcharges.
§ 375-44 — Exemptions; hearings.
§ 381-10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 381-19 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 383-35 — Appeals.
§ 432-7 — Appeals.
§ 440-105 — Amendments.
440-201{90} — SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTING AUTHORITY
§ 440-301 — Enforcement.
§ 440-302 — Board of Appeals.
§ 440-304 — Special permit granting authority (SPGA).
§ 440-305 — Special permits.
§ 440-503 — Nonconforming buildings and uses.
§ 440-710 — Accessory dwellings.
§ 440-806 — Wind energy systems.
§ 440-1306 — Special flood hazard districts.
§ 440-1307 — Floodplain districts.
§ 440-1506 — Conditions, limitations and safeguards.
§ 440-1605 — Use regulations.
§ 440-1608 — Nonconforming uses.
§ 440-1702 — Powers and administrative procedures.
§ 440-1707 — Other design requirements.
§ A500-6 — Table of acts relating to miscellaneous subjects.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ A501-3 — Reading of records; President of Municipal Council; Chairperson Pro Tem; points of order; declaration of votes.
§ A501-7 — Order of speaking when two members seek to speak at the same time.
§ A501-10 — Direct bearing and previously debated matters.
§ A501-18 — Questions of order.
§ A501-19 — Interrupting speakers.
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Appearance tickets
§ 191-4 — Violations and penalties.
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Appointments
§ 10-2 — Appointment of agents; abatement of nuisances.
§ 10-3 — Appointment; term of office; powers and duties; collection of taxes.
§ 10-21 — Membership; appointment.
§ 10-23 — Powers and duties.
§ 10-24 — Membership; term of office; appointment; vacancies.
§ 10-25 — Membership; term of office; appointment; vacancies.
§ 10-30 — Meetings and actions; membership; terms; officers; gifts.
§ 10-34 — Membership.
§ 10-36 — Appointment; term of office.
§ 10-41 — Membership.
§ 10-44 — Membership.
§ 10-49 — Appointment of members; no authority to set policy.
§ 10-51 — Establishment and membership.
§ 10-53 — Membership.
§ 10-56 — Appointment; term of office; vacancies.
§ 10-59 — Establishment; membership.
§ 10-60 — Term of office; vacancies.
§ 10-63 — Establishment; membership.
§ 10-64 — Staffing.
§ 10-71 — Appointments to Commission.
§ 10-72 — Alternate members; nonvoting junior members; officers and rules; work plan.
§ 19-5 — Constables.
§ 19-6 — Powers and duties of auxiliary police force.
§ 19-7 — School traffic supervisors.
§ 19-9 — Department organization.
§ 19-10 — Officer in charge in absence or death of Chief of Police.
§ 19-26.1 — Civilian traffic control officers.
§ 19-29 — Appointment of members.
§ 19-30 — Fire Chief.
§ 19-35 — Mechanic.
§ 19-57 — Division of Vehicular Maintenance.
§ 19-58 — Department and Commission established.
§ 19-60 — Director of Parks and Recreation.
§ 19-61 — Division heads.
§ 19-64 — Mechanical equipment repairman.
§ 19-65 — Human Resources Director.
§ 19-66 — Employment Task Force.
§ 19-68 — Establishment; appointment of Directors.
§ 19-71 — Staff; vacancies.
§ 19-72 — Board of Directors.
§ 19-73 — Director.
§ 19-77 — Commissioner of Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds.
§ 19-80 — Establishment; function; appointment of Director and Conservation Agent.
§ 19-84 — Department established; purpose.
§ 28-2 — Director of Elections.
§ 32-2 — Director of Emergency Management.
§ 32-3 — Emergency Management Advisory Council.
§ 40-15 — Assistant Tax Collector.
§ 40-24 — Trustees.
§ 40-25 — Powers and duties.
§ 74-2 — President, librarian and assistants.
§ 91-2 — Board of Directors.
§ 96-1 — Appointment; duties.
§ 96-3 — Appointment; term of office; vacancy.
§ 96-6 — Assistant Clerk of Committees.
§ 96-8 — Appointment; term of office; vacancy; bond.
§ 96-9 — Assistant City Auditor.
§ 96-20 — Appointment; term of office.
§ 96-28 — Appointment; removal; vacancy.
§ 96-31 — Appointment; duties.
§ 96-33 — Appointment.
§ 96-36 — Executive Director.
§ 96-38 — Appointment; term of office; removal; vacancy.
§ 96-39 — Assistants.
§ 96-46 — Appointment; term of office; removal; vacancy; bond.
§ 96-47 — Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technician.
§ 96-48 — Duties generally; conflicts of interest.
§ 96-55 — Appointment; term of office; bond; conflicts of interest.
§ 96-57 — Overseer of work construction.
§ 96-65 — Appointment; term of office; hours; Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures.
§ 96-68 — Appointment; term of office.
§ 96-69 — Qualifications; removal.
§ 96-72 — Appointment; term of office; vacancy.
§ 96-73 — Qualifications.
§ 96-76 — Assistant City Solicitors.
§ 96-81 — Appointment; term of office; removal; vacancy.
§ 96-83 — Workers' Compensation Agent.
§ 96-84 — Workers' Compensation Representative.
§ 96-85 — Appointment; term of office; duties.
§ 96-89 — Appointment; term of office; removal.
§ 96-93 — Appointment and qualifications of Director of Procurement.
§ 96-94 — Assistants to Director of Procurement.
§ 96-101 — Position established.
§ 96-103 — Primary duties.
§ 105-16 — Compensation of elected and appointed board, committee and commission members.
§ 111-3 — AIDS Consortium.
§ 115-2 — Standard form of specifications for bids.
§ 115-10 — Committee to conduct designer selection process.
§ 118-8 — Disposal of foreclosed tax title property eligible for Abutter Lots Program.
§ 118-9 — Disposal of foreclosed tax title property not eligible for Abutter Lots Program.
§ 191-4 — Violations and penalties.
§ 273-4 — Historic District Commission.
§ 273-5 — Duties and powers of Commission.
350-9{8} — OWNER
§ 375-3 — Supervisor of Sewers.
§ 375-4 — Procedure at hearings for laying common sewers; measurement of damage.
375-25C{3} — AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE USER
§ 383-39 — Public hearing and viewing premises; action by Council.
§ 383-45 — Petition for sidewalks; public hearing required; notice to abutters.
§ 383-46 — Determination by Council; assessments.
§ 426-3 — Assistant Chief Operator.
§ A500-6 — Table of acts relating to miscellaneous subjects.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ A501-3 — Reading of records; President of Municipal Council; Chairperson Pro Tem; points of order; declaration of votes.
§ A501-5 — Order of business.
§ A501-24 — Standing committees.
§ A501-25 — Appointment of committees.
§ A501-32 — Committees not to sit during Council meetings.
§ A501-33 — Petitions for appointments; confirmation of appointments; notice of appointments.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Ashes
§ 105-13 — Safety rules and policies.
§ 420-1 — Contracts for collection.
§ 420-5 — Use generally.
§ 440-702 — Landscaping requirements.
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Assessments
§ 1-19 — Ordinances saved from repeal.
§ 10-13 — Property maps and plans.
§ 10-14 — Index of persons assessed.
§ 10-15 — Assessment; lists and warrants; statement to be furnished City Auditor.
§ 10-16 — Abatements; statements and reports.
§ 10-17 — Apportionment of assessments for betterments.
§ 10-32 — Handicap parking fines.
§ 10-45 — Duties.
§ 10-48 — Meetings; purpose.
§ 40-16 — Bills to be mailed; collection of unpaid bills.
§ 40-19 — Budget emergencies; suspension or repeal of fund.
§ 96-74 — Duties generally.
§ 96-103 — Primary duties.
§ 96-104 — Additional duties.
§ 183-7 — Notification of owner after repeated false alarms.
§ 183-8 — Fines for false alarms.
§ 183-9 — Billing; criminal complaint or noncriminal disposition.
§ 183-14 — Notification of owner after repeated false alarms.
§ 183-15 — Fines for false alarms.
§ 183-16 — Billing; criminal complaint or noncriminal disposition.
§ 239-4 — Proposed projects.
§ 239-5 — Cost betterments and special assessments.
§ 239-6 — Tax increment exemptions from property tax.
§ 239-7 — Right reserved to Council.
§ 239-10 — Revocation.
§ 239-11 — Terms and conditions.
§ 239-12 — Regulations.
§ 298-2 — Purpose.
§ 298-3 — Interpretation.
§ 298-4 — Annual list of delinquent parties.
§ 298-5 — Action by licensing authority.
Ch 300 Art I — Unpaid Fines Assessed by Conservation Commission
§ 300-1 — Approval of imposition.
§ 334-13 — Nuisance properties because of documented criminal activity.
§ 337-1 — Temporary and transient vendors.
§ 346-2 — Public hearing on petition.
350-9{8} — OWNER
§ 375-5 — Procedure for assessment of betterments for laying of common sewers.
§ 375-9 — Connection to public sewer system; charges; mandatory backwater valves.
§ 375-14 — Assessments and charges.
§ 375-15 — Senior hardship deferrals of sewer betterment assessments.
§ 375-34 — Administrative enforcement remedies.
§ 375-50 — Infiltration/inflow (I/I) removal fee.
§ 381-10 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 381-19 — Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 383-3 — Driveway openings; curb cuts.
§ 383-46 — Determination by Council; assessments.
§ 383-47 — Construction; report of expenses; determination of assessments; records.
§ 383-48 — Petition by abutters; assessment of betterment.
§ 426-8 — Initial water service connections; water user rates and charges.
§ 440-807 — Wireless communication facilities.
§ 440-1508 — Contents and scope of applications.
§ A500-4 — Table of acts pertaining to sewers and sewer loans.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ A501-24 — Standing committees.
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Assessor
Ch 10 Art II — Board of Assessors
§ 10-3 — Appointment; term of office; powers and duties; collection of taxes.
§ 10-4 — Organization; quorum.
§ 10-5 — Meetings.
§ 10-6 — Duties of Chairperson.
§ 10-7 — Duties of Secretary.
§ 10-8 — Office hours.
§ 10-9 — Examination of property.
§ 10-10 — Appraisal of personal property.
§ 10-11 — Examination of real estate transfer records.
§ 10-12 — Examination of personal property records.
§ 10-13 — Property maps and plans.
§ 10-14 — Index of persons assessed.
§ 10-15 — Assessment; lists and warrants; statement to be furnished City Auditor.
§ 10-16 — Abatements; statements and reports.
§ 10-17 — Apportionment of assessments for betterments.
§ 10-51 — Establishment and membership.
Ch 40 — Finance
§ 40-19 — Budget emergencies; suspension or repeal of fund.
§ 96-19 — Financial accountability and records disclosure.
§ 96-40 — Surveys.
§ 96-44 — Assistance to Assessors.
§ 96-103 — Primary duties.
§ 96-104 — Additional duties.
§ 118-8 — Disposal of foreclosed tax title property eligible for Abutter Lots Program.
§ 118-9 — Disposal of foreclosed tax title property not eligible for Abutter Lots Program.
§ 222-2 — Certain setback requirements.
§ 236-4 — Permit procedure.
§ 239-1 — Economic Development Incentive Board.
§ 239-6 — Tax increment exemptions from property tax.
§ 239-10 — Revocation.
§ 239-14 — Approval.
§ 239-18 — Filing of agreement.
§ 288-7 — New license application criteria.
§ 334-13 — Nuisance properties because of documented criminal activity.
334-13B{5} — RESPONSIBLE PERSON
§ 337-1 — Temporary and transient vendors.
§ 350-18 — Notice.
§ 375-15 — Senior hardship deferrals of sewer betterment assessments.
§ 413-5 — New License Application Criteria.
§ 440-105 — Amendments.
§ 440-405 — District boundary determination.
§ 440-1610 — District boundaries.
§ A500-7 — Table of statutes and General Laws which have been accepted.
§ DT-1 — Derivation Table of 2010 Code to 2015 Code
§ DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Attorney fees
§ 375-35 — Judicial enforcement remedies.
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Auxiliary police
§ 19-6 — Powers and duties of auxiliary police force.