Vermont § 1972 - Procedure
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1972 — Procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1972. Procedure
- (a)(1) The legislative body of a municipality desiring to adopt an ordinance or rule may
adopt it subject to the petition set forth in section 1973 of this title and shall cause it to be entered in the minutes of the municipality and posted in
at least five conspicuous places within the municipality. The legislative body shall
arrange for one formal publication of the ordinance or rule or a concise summary thereof
in a newspaper circulating in the municipality on a day not more than 14 days following
the date when the proposed provision is so adopted. Information included in the publication
shall be the name of the municipality; the name of the municipality’s website, if
the municipality actively updates its website on a regular basis; the title or subject
of the ordinance or rule; the name, telephone number, and mailing address of a municipal
official designated to answer questions and receive comments on the proposal; and
where the full text may be examined. The same notice shall explain citizens’ rights
to petition for a vote on the ordinance or rule at an annual or special meeting as
provided in section 1973 of this title. (2) Unless a petition is filed in accordance with section 1973 of this title, the ordinance or rule shall become effective 60 days after the date of its adoption,
or at such time following the expiration of 60 days from the date of its adoption
as is determined by the legislative body. If a petition is filed in accordance with
section 1973 of this title, the taking effect of the ordinance or rule shall be governed by subsection 1973
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1972
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1972 cover?
Section 1972 ("Procedure") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1972?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1972 apply to my situation?
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