Vermont § 4444 - Public hearing notice for adoption, amendment, or repeal of bylaw and other regulatory tools
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4444 — Public hearing notice for adoption, amendment, or repeal of bylaw and other regulatory tools, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4444. Public hearing notice for adoption, amendment, or repeal of bylaw and other regulatory tools
- (a) Any public notice required for public hearing under this subchapter shall be given
not less than 15 days prior to the date of the public hearing by: (1) the publication of the date, place, and purpose of the hearing in a newspaper of general
circulation in the municipality affected; (2) the posting of the same information in three or more public places within the municipality
in conformance with location requirements of 1 V.S.A. § 312(c)(2); and (3) compliance with subsection (b) or (c) of this section. (b) A municipality may complete public notice commenced under subsection (a) of this section
by publishing and posting the full text of the proposed material or by publishing
and posting the following: (1) A statement of purpose. (2) A map or description of the geographic areas affected. (3) A table of contents or list of section headings. (4) A description of a place within the municipality where the full text may be examined. (c) As an alternative to the publication and posting provisions established under subsection
(b) of this section, a municipality may make reasonable effort to mail or deliver
copies of the full text or the material specified in subdivisions (b)(1) through (4)
of this section, together with the public hearing notice of the proposed material
and the public hearing notice to each voter, as evidenced by the voter checklist of
the municipality, and to each owner of land within the municipality, as evidenced
by the grand list of the municipality. (d) No defect in the form or substance of any public hearing notice under this chapter
shall invalidate the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any plan, bylaw, or capital
budget and program. However, the action shall be invalidated if the notice is materially
misleading in content or fails to include one of the elements required by subsection
(b) of this section or if the defect was the result of a deliberate or intentional
act. (Added 2003, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 100.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4444
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4444 cover?
Section 4444 ("Public hearing notice for adoption, amendment, or repeal of bylaw and other regulatory tools") 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 § 4444?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 4444" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 4444 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Vermont.