[HISTORY: Adopted 9-15-2003 STM, Art. 9. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Whoever violates any provision of these bylaws, the
violation of which is subject to a specific penalty, may be penalized
by a noncriminal disposition as provided in MGL c. 40, § 21D.
The noncriminal method of disposition may also be used for violations
of any rule or regulation of any municipal officer, board or department
which is subject to a specific penalty.
B.
Without intending to limit the generality of the foregoing,
it is the intention of this provision that the zoning and regular
bylaws, and sections of bylaws, are to be included within the scope
of this section, that the specific penalties as listed here shall
apply in such cases and that in addition to police officers, who shall
in all cases be considered enforcing persons for the purpose of this
provision, the municipal personnel listed for each section, if any,
shall also be enforcing persons for such sections. Each day on which
any violation exists shall be deemed to be a separate offense.
[Amended 6-25-2007 STM, Art. 5; 6-12-2021 ATM by Art. 15]
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Regulation
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Enforcing Person
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First Offense
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Second Offense
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Each Subsequent Offense
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nonconforming signs as per Chapter 179 of Town Code
|
Building Inspector
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Building/altering/ remodeling without permit as per Chapter 179 of Town Code
|
Building Inspector
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Nonconforming structure to district or code as per Chapter 179 of Town Code
|
Building Inspector
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Nonconforming to site plan or subdivision plan as per Chapter 179 of Town Code
|
Building Inspector
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Dumping refuse on private or public property without permission or permit as per Chapter 219 of Town Code
|
Board of Health Agent
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Subsurface sewage regulations as per Chapter 239 of Town Code
|
Board of Health Agent
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Sewer bylaws and regulations as per Chapter 236 of Town Code
|
Sewer Superintendent
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Violations of dog bylaws as per Chapter 60 of Town Code
|
Canine Control Officer
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Excavation violations as per Chapter 91 of Town Code
|
Selectboard, Building Inspector
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Selectboard, Highway Superintendent, and Transfer
Station attendant
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
| |
|
Violations of tobacco bylaw as per Chapter 162 of Town Code
|
Board of Health, Selectboard
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Public consumption of alcohol as per Chapter 57 of Town Code
|
Police
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Restriction of horses in public places as per Chapter 60 of Town Code
|
Police, Animal Control Officer
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Violation of canvassing and solicitation as per Chapter 74 of Town Code
|
Police
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Open, unrestricted wells as per Chapter 138 of Town Code
|
Building Inspector
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Failure to number buildings as per Chapter 71 of Town Code
|
Police
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Bridge jumping as per Chapter 67 of Town Code
|
Police
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Obstruction of streets and sidewalks as per
Ch 156 of Town Code
|
Highway Superintendent
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Unregistered vehicles as per Chapter 168 of Town Code
|
Selectboard
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
False fire and security alarms as per Chapter 55 of Town Code
|
Police
|
$25.00
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
|
Violations of the Board of Health Regulations
for the Location and Operation of Piggeries in the Town of Deerfield
|
Board of Health
|
$50.00
|
$100.00
|
$300.00
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