Links to Town By-laws & MA General Laws Referenced

Town of Plymouth By-Laws

Town By-Laws

• Alcohol Beverages By-Law CH 18, Sec 1, $50 fine
• Anti-Noise By-Law CH 120, Sect 1 and 2, $50 fine
• Dog Waste Removal By-Law CH 23, Sec 14, $50 fine
• Leash By-Law, CH 23, Sec 4, $25/$50/$75 fine

Massachusetts General Laws, Regulations & Codes

• Septic in accordance with Title 5. MGL 310 CMR 15 (PDF), (Note especially 15.351 which is attached) Supplements to Title 5, Plymouth Board of Health, Regulation 2 (PDF): General Requirements, paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 (July 1, 2013)
• Septic systems Code 105 CMR 410.300 (PDF). The recommended maximum number of overnight occupants aged 16 or over should not exceed 2 people per bedroom or the rated maximum capacity of the septic system.
• Septic Pumping Requirements Maintained At Least Every Three Years
• Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Code 105 CMR 410.482 (PDF),
• Posted location of Fire Extinguishers, gas shut-off valves, fire exits, and fire alarms MGL Ch. 337 Section 14
• Means of Egress, Code 105 CMR 410.450 (PDF),
• Conditions Deemed to Endanger or Impair Health and Safety. Code 105 CMR 410.750 (PDF),
• Minimum Square Footage Code 105 CMR 410.400 (PDF) (See attached bedroom description from 310 CMR 15.302)
• Garbage and Rubbish Codes 105 CMR 410. 600-602 (PDF),
• Posting of name, 24-hour contact information Code 105 CMR 410.481 (PDF)
• Nuisances' examinations. MGL Ch. 111, Section 125 Part IV Section B,
• Inspections Upon request Within 24 Hours, Codes 105 CMR 410. 820-822 (PDF),
• Lead Paint in Short-Term Rentals 105 CMR 460.100(D) (PDF)
  • Exemption Notification (PDF)
• Assess Fines, and conduct inspections upon complaint and failure to comply. Codes 105 CMR 410.820-822, 830-833, 840, 850-854, 900, 910, 920, 950, and 960 (PDF)