An Act increasing the maximum amount of penalties which may be imposed for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton

Summary

The bill lets the city of Newton impose fines of up to $2,000 for violations of any local ordinance that does not conflict with state law. The maximum fine will be automatically adjusted for inflation every five years, using the Boston‑Cambridge‑Newton consumer price index and rounded to the nearest $100. The measure becomes effective as soon as it is passed.

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