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Municipal ordinances carry the state’s authority and have the same effect within the municipality’s limits as a state statute. Once adopted according to statutory process, they become legally enforceable local laws. A municipal ordinance is designated either as a civil or criminal offense and may carry a fine or penalty of up to $800.
(a) Municipal ordinance violations shall be heard by the Bureau and the procedure shall be as provided in 4 V.S.A. chapter 29. (b) At the hearing, the municipal attorney or designee of the legislative body of the municipality may dismiss or amend the complaint, subject to the approval of the hearing officer.
According to Vermont law, “municipality” includes a city, town, town school district, incorporated school or fire district or incorporated village and all other governmental incorporated units.” 1 V.S.A. § 126. Most Vermont towns received their municipal incorporation (their land grant charter) from King George in the 1700s. Villages,
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Municipal ordinances carry the state’s authority and have the same effect within the municipality’s limits as a state statute. Once adopted according to statutory process, they become legally enforceable local laws. A municipal ordinance is designated either as a civil or criminal offense and may carry a fine or penalty of up to $800.
Contact. Vermont State House 115 State Street Montpelier, VT 05633-5301 (802) 828-2228 sgtatarms@leg.state.vt.us. Capitol Police Department (802) 828-2229
Ordinances and rules adopted pursuant to ordinances shall have the full force of law embodied in this charter. (b) Legislative body. (1) The Selectboard shall constitute the legislative body of the Town with the power, between Town meetings, to adopt, amend, repeal, or enforce ordinances.
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Our Municipal Law Basics publication was written to be a resource for local officials and members of the public who want to better understand the legal context of municipal government. It does not cover all of the hundreds of specific statutes that govern the activities of Vermont municipalities but, rather, provides an overview of the laws that generally govern and limit municipal authority.
