Municipal Regulation
/ˌmjuːnɪˈsɪpəl ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A rule or directive enacted by a municipal authority to govern conduct within its jurisdiction.
The city council passed a municipal regulation to control noise levels after 10 PM.
- (n.) A statutory provision enacted by a local government as a subset of administrative law.
Municipal regulations often address zoning, health, and safety standards.
Forms
- municipal regulation
- municipal regulations
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Commentary
Municipal regulations are typically subordinate to state and federal laws and must conform to overarching legal frameworks.
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