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CITY OF BOSTON CODE OF ORDINANCES
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BOSTON
CHAPTER I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER II: FORM OF GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER III: ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
CHAPTER IV: CONTRACTS
CHAPTER V: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER VI: GENERAL SERVICES
CHAPTER VII: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CHAPTER VIII: DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER IX: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER X: HOUSING SERVICES
CHAPTER XI: PUBLIC SERVICES
CHAPTER XII: PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER XIII: NATURAL GAS
CHAPTER XIV: LICENSING AND CONSUMER BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND OFFICERS
CHAPTER XV: DIVISIONS OF THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
CHAPTER XVI: PROHIBITIONS, PENALTIES AND PERMITS
CHAPTER XVII: LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING CERTAIN TRADES
17-1 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ABORTIONS AND ABORTION CLINICS.
17-2 GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS.
17-3 HAYMARKET-BLACKSTONE MARKET.
17-4 JUNK DEALERS, WEIGHERS AND MEASURERS.
17-5 MINORS’ LICENSES.
17-6 MISREPRESENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH JOB INCENTIVE PROGRAMS.
17-7 REAL ESTATE; REGULATION OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES.
17-8 REGISTRATION OF KEEPERS OF SHOPS FOR BARTER, RENTAL OR SALE OF PRINTED MATTER OR MOTION PICTURE FILMS RESTRICTED TO ADULTS.
17-9 RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY; USE REGULATIONS.
17-10 PERMITTING AND REGULATION OF MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS.
17-11 RESERVED.
17-12 SAFETY CONTROL MEASURES IN EVENT OF GAS LEAK OR OTHER EMERGENCIES.
17-13 THEATRICAL EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
17-14 TRANSIENT VENDORS.
17-15 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BY MOTOR VEHICLE; REGULATIONS.
17-16 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BY RAIL; NOTIFICATION OF FIRE COMMISSIONER.
17-17 PRUDENTIAL AFFAIRS AND INTERNAL POLICE; REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN ARMED SECURITY GUARDS AND LICENSURE AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS OPERATING IN A PUBLIC PLACE.
17-18 REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF BRINGING THEIR OWN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ONTO THE PREMISES.
17-19 REGULATING ACOUSTIC LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
17-20 REDUCTION OF CHECKOUT BAGS BY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS.
17-21 LICENSING AND REGULATING SHARED MOBILITY BUSINESSES.
CHAPTER XVIII: FEES AND CHARGES
CHAPTER XIX: SCHOOLS
CHAPTER XX: CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
CHAPTER XXI: MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC BUILDINGS
CHAPTER XXII: SUFFOLK COUNTY
CHAPTER XXIII: TRASH AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
CHAPTER XXIV: BOSTON JOBS, LIVING WAGE AND PREVAILING WAGE ORDINANCE
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17-4   JUNK DEALERS, WEIGHERS AND MEASURERS.
17-4.1   Licenses.
   The Police Commissioner of the city may license suitable persons to be collectors of, or dealers in and keepers of shops for the purchase, sale or barter of, junk, old metals or second-hand articles.
(Ord. May 6,1839; Rev. Ord. 1961 c. 28 § 1; M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 54; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 400; CBC 1985 17-4.1)
Cross-reference:
   Section 11-1; Subsection 16-24.1
17-4.2   Record of Purchases to be Kept; Inspection.
   Every shop-keeper shall keep a book, in which shall be written, at the time of every purchase of any such article, a description thereof and the name, age and residence of the person from whom, and the day and hour when, such purchase was made; and the shop of such shopkeeper, and all articles of merchandise therein, and such book shall at all times be open to the inspection of the Mayor, the Boston City Council, the Police Commissioner or of any person by them respectively authorized to make such inspection.
(Rev. Ord. 1961 c. 28 § 2; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 401; CBC 1985 17-4.2) Penalty, see Subsection 16-32.1
17-4.3   Signs.
   Every such shop-keeper shall put in some suitable and conspicuous place on his or her shop a sign having his or her name and occupation legibly inscribed thereon in large letters.
(Rev. Ord. 1961 c. 28 § 3; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 402; CBC 1985 17-4.3) Penalty, see Subsection 16-32.1
17-4.4   Sales Restricted.
   No such shop-keeper holding a license from the Police Commissioner as a dealer in second-hand articles shall permit to be sold any article purchased or received by him or her until at least 30 days after its purchase or receipt. Nor shall any dealer in, or keeper of a shop for the purchase, sale or barter of, junk or old metals, permit to be sold any article purchased or received by him or her until at least one week after its purchase or receipt.
(Rev. Ord. 1961 c. 28 § 4; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 403; CBC 1985 17-4.3) Penalty, see Subsection 16-32.1
Cross-reference:
   Subsection 16-24.1
17-4.5   Restriction on Display of Articles.
   No such shop-keeper holding a license from the Police Commissioner as a dealer in any second-hand articles shall permit to be displayed any second-hand furniture or household effects in any open area surrounding or appurtenant to the premises occupied by said license.
(Ords. 1931 c. 5; Rev. Ord. 1961 c. 28 § 5; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 404; CBC 1985 17-4.5) Penalty, see Subsection 16-32.1
17-4.6   Weighers of Vessels and Ballast, Books and Accounts.
   The Weighers of Vessels and Ballast shall keep regular books showing the work done, the reports thereon, the fees earned and the dates of all certificates.
(Rev. Ord. 1961 c. 28 § 6; M.G.L. Chapter 102, Section 6; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 405; CBC 1985 17-4.6) Penalty, see Subsection 16-32.1
Cross-reference:
   Statutes, Title 11 § 30
17-4.7   Office of Weighers.
   The Office of Weighers shall be open from sunrise to sunset on every day except Sundays and legal holidays, but may be closed during the months of April, May, June, July, August and September, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., and during the other months from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and through the whole year from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(Rev. Ord. 1961 c. 28 § 7; M.G.L. Chapter 102, Section 14; CBC 1975 Ord. T14 § 406; CBC 1985 17-4.7) Penalty, see Subsection 16-32.1
Cross-reference:
   Statutes, Title 11 § 30
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