Vermont § 31 - General powers
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 31 — General powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31. General powers
- (a) The Village of Hyde Park shall have all the powers granted to villages by the Constitution
and laws of this State, together with all the implied powers necessary to carry into
execution all the powers granted; the Village may enact ordinances pursuant to 24
V.S.A. chapter 59 not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the State of
Vermont or with this charter, and impose penalties for violation thereof. (b) The Village may acquire property within or without its corporate limits for any Village
purpose, in fee simple or any lesser interest or estate, by purchase, gift, devise,
lease, or condemnation, consistent with the Constitution and laws of the State of
Vermont and may sell, lease, mortgage, hold, manage, and control such property as
its interest may require consistent with the Constitution and laws of the State. (Added 1999, No. M-11 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 9, 2000.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 31
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 31 cover?
Section 31 ("General powers") 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.
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