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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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17-15.6   Delivery of Gasoline and Home Heating Oil.
   Nothing in this Section shall be construed as prohibiting or interfering with the delivery of home heating oil or gasoline within the city.
(Ord. 1979 c. 39 § 6; CBC 1985 17-15.6)
17-15.7   Reports.
   The Fire Commissioner shall compile and submit to the Boston City Council, by February 1 of each year, a written report describing the administration and enforcement of this Section, and the regulations issued hereunder, in the calendar year just concluded. This report shall include:
   (A)   A list of permits issued, expired and renewed;
   (B)   A list of accidents reported pursuant to Subsection 7-15.2a,7;
   (C)   A list of all noted violations of this Section; and
   (D)   Other information the Commissioner considers pertinent.
(Ord. 1979 c. 39 § 7; CBC 1985 17-15.7)
17-15.8   Violations.
   Any person who violates any provision of this Section and/or regulations promulgated hereunder shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 148, Section 10B.
(Ord. 1979 c. 39 § 8; CBC 1985 17-15.8)
17-15.9   Severability.
   If any provision or clause of this Section or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Section which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Section are declared to be severable.
(Ord. 1979 c. 39 § 9; CBC 1985 17-15.9)
17-15.10   Fees, Rules and Effective Dates.
   (A)   The Fire Commissioner and the Commissioner of Health and Hospital shall establish a fee structure to cover the administrative costs of this Section.
   (B)   To satisfy the requirement of publications, the Fire Commissioner shall hold public hearings to provide affected parties with the details of the regulations promulgated under this Section.
   (C)   The effective date of regulations promulgated under this Section shall be 90 days after the completion of said public hearings.
(Ord. 1979 c. 39 § 10; CBC 1985 17-15.10)
Cross-reference:
   Transportation of Hazardous Materials by Rail; Prior Notification of Fire Commissioner, Section 17-16
17-16   TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BY RAIL; NOTIFICATION OF FIRE COMMISSIONER.
17-16.1   Notification of Fire Commissioner; Time Required.
   Within a reasonable time, but at least five hours prior to the rail shipment into or within the city of any hazardous materials, as defined in Subsection 17-15.1, the operator of the rail carrier shall notify the Fire Commissioner of the content, amount, route and destination point, if within the city, of said shipment. In cases where it is impossible to notify the Fire Commissioner within the time required, said operator may apply to the Fire Commissioner for a waiver of said requirement and said waiver may be granted if the Fire Commissioner is satisfied that the public health and safety would not be endangered.
(Ord. 1980 c. 5 § 1; CBC 1985 17-16.1) Penalty, see Subsection 17-16.3
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