Vermont § 301 - Ordinances; enforcement and adoption
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 301 — Ordinances; enforcement and adoption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 301. Ordinances; enforcement and adoption
- (a) The Selectboard may provide penalties for the breach of any ordinance authorized by
general law or this Charter; may prosecute any person violating the same through the
Town Agent, constables, or police officers who for such purposes shall be informing
officers; and may maintain actions to restrain actual or threatened violations of
the same. The establishment of any fine or penalty shall be by ordinance. (b) Ordinance-making authority granted to the Town by this charter and general law shall
be exercised pursuant to the provisions of sections 302 through 305 of this charter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 301
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 301 cover?
Section 301 ("Ordinances; enforcement and adoption") 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 § 301?
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