Rules, Regulations & Guidelines

Rules & Regulations

• Board of Health Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  • For Poultry questions, please reach out to the Agricultural Commission
• Body Art Regulations (PDF)
• Body Work Bylaw (PDF)
  • Mandarin (PDF)
  • Thai (PDF)
  • Know Your Rights Pamphlet (ENGLISH)
  • Know Your Rights Pamphlet (CHINESE)
  • Know Your Rights Pamphlet (THAI)
  • Police - Inappropriate Actions Sign
• Plastic Bag Ban  [Amended 10-15-22 FTM by Art.16]
• Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
• Fats, Oils, Grease Regulations 2023 (PDF)
  • State Approved Automatic Grease Traps
  • Grease Trap Upgrade Notification
  • FOG Guidance and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
  • Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program
  • Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Guidance Brochure
  • Keep the Grease Out - Flyer
  • Managing Fats, Oils, and Grease - Employee Signage (English)
  • Managing Fats, Oils, and Grease - Employee Signage (Spanish)

Title 5

• Town of Plymouth Title 5 Regulations
• Title 5 Supplement (PDF) - April 13, 2011
• Title 5 New Construction Septic Permit Guidelines (PDF) (2019 Supplement)
• Title 5 Local Upgrade Approval Guidelines (PDF) (2019 Supplement)
• Title 5 Abandonment Guidelines (PDF)
• Title 5 State Code (PDF)
  • Guidance on Title 5 Compliance for Accessory Dwelling Units  
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to Guidance on Title 5 Compliance for Accessory Dwelling Units 
• Setbacks from Septic System (DOCX)
• Composting Toilets - Department of Environmental Protection (PDF)
• Bedroom Deed Restriction Form (click here for an example of how to complete the form   Title 5    Title 5 Title 5)

Short Term Rental

• Short Term Rental Regulations
  • Effective 1/1/2024: Annual $50 Registration Fee

Smoking (Massachusetts Tobacco Control Law as of December 11, 2019)

• Secondhand Smoke Regulations
• Tobacco Sales Regulations 2023
• Illegal to Sell Under 21 Sign
• Minimum Standards for Retail Sale of Tobacco and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (PDF)
• Smoking Bylaws (PDF)

Private Haulers

• Private Hauler Regulations (PDF) - 2019
  • List of Permitted Private Haulers (Trash Pickup)

Guidelines

Food Establishments

• Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Guidelines and Manual (PDF)
• Food Establishments: Response to Vomiting and Diarrhea (PDF)
• HACCP-Based Standard Operating Procedures (PDF) 
• HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines
• Polystyrene Ban
• Voluntary Reusable Container Guidelines (Restaurants) (PDF)

Other

• Stable Regulations
• Horse Owner's Guide - Water Quality Protection (PDF)