MUNI v2 Flashcards
Why should you use MGL over city ordinance?
MGL takes precedence and is easier to prove.
What are all City of Boston ordinances considered?
Misdemeanor offenses.
In the condition of such arrest, when must the violation be committed?
In Presence.
What are ways to enforce city ordinances?
Arrest, Complaint/Summons, Citation, Warning.
When can no person occupy a roof deck from the City of Boston?
Unless issued a permit by ISD when there are 3 or more residential units (Triple Decker).
What must permits for street work specify?
Time, Place, The size and use of such opening, occupation, or obstruction.
Work shall specify: Restoration of paving, proper lighting, safe and convenient travel, and BPD Officer.
What is the maximum length for restraining dogs?
CAN NOT EXCEED 10 Feet in length.
Where must signs warning of a dangerous or vicious dog be displayed?
On ALL SIDES of the premise.
How far must the sign warning of a dangerous or vicious dog be visible from?
20 feet.
What must the owner display for children who cannot read about a dangerous or vicious dog?
A symbol warning.
Who doesn’t the dog fouling ordinance fall under?
- A dog accompanying any handicapped person
- Any individual over 65 years of age.
When can a person hawk or peddle fruits or vegetables without a license?
If engaged in the pursuit of agriculture or if such articles are the product of the vendor’s labor or labor of his family.
How many days does an owner have to remove graffiti?
Owner shall remove graffiti within 30 days.
Owner may be exempt if Graffiti Busters is no longer in operation AND the owner lacks the financial ability to remove the graffiti.
What happens to replica firearms for individuals under 18?
Confiscate and notify parents or guardians that they may pick up the replica firearm at the district station after 24 hours.
Cannot arrest juvenile.
What happens to replica firearms for individuals 18 or older?
Confiscate and inform them that they can pick up the replica firearm after 24 hours.
What 3 things does the operator of a Pedicab need?
License for Vehicle, License for operator, Valid Driver’s License.
How long can snow remain on sidewalks?
No owner, manager, or tenant shall remain for more than 3 hours between sunrise and sunset.
When can a driver park in a marked bike lane?
When necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or pedestrians; In compliance with the lawful direction of a PO or official traffic sign; or Unless authorized to do so under existing regulations.
What must a vehicle for hire have?
Taxi Top Light, person is licensed as a hackney driver, vehicle is licensed as a hackney carriage.
Licensed Outside the city: Driving through the city, requested by phone or dispatch.
What are the hours for targeted residential picketing?
Unlawful to engage in targeted residential picketing between the hours of 9pm and 9am.
What are the construction hours for erection, demolition, alteration, or repair?
Except between the hours of 7am and 6pm on weekdays, Except in the interest of public safety or welfare.
What is considered unreasonable or excessive noise?
Between 11pm and 7am.
How many unregistered vehicles on public or private land are considered abandonment?
1 or more 6 or fewer.
What is prohibited in the sale of dangerous instruments?
Sell, Give, Deliver:
- Knife with a blade length of 2 inches or more
- Ice Pick
- Straight Edge Razor.
