Bill > H4247

This bill authorizes the select board of the town of Hull to establish a specific schedule of parking violation fines, which is an exception to existing state laws regarding parking penalties. Under this proposed legislation, the town can set fines with a tiered payment structure: up to $100 if paid within 21 days, up to $110 if paid after 21 days but before being reported to the registry of motor vehicles, and up to $150 if the violation is reported to the registrar. This local authority allows the town to create a more flexible and potentially more effective parking enforcement system tailored to their specific needs. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage and represents a grant of additional regulatory power to the local select board, enabling them to manage parking violations in a way that best serves the community's interests.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4247