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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/29/2018
01/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and bylaws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws to allow cities and towns, or their municipal agencies, officers, boards, or commissions, to seek civil penalties in addition to equitable relief in any suit brought to enforce a municipal ordinance or bylaw. The court may assess civil penalties based on factors such as the willfulness or negligence of the violation, the harm to public health/safety/environment, the economic benefit to the defendant, the enforcement costs to the municipality, the history of noncompliance, and whether the defendant made good faith efforts to cure or cease the violation after the first notice.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2637 (on 07/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1130 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1130.pdf |
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