Brookline has no breed-specific legislation. Massachusetts does not permit BSL under state law. Dangerous dog classification is behavior-based under MGL c. 140. Brookline has banned exotic animals in traveling shows.
Massachusetts does not permit breed-specific legislation (BSL), and Brookline has no local breed ban. Dangerous dogs are classified by behavior under MGL c. 140 §§136A–174E by Animal Control Officers. Brookline has been progressive in restricting exotic animals in commercial shows and banning pet shop sales of dogs and cats not from shelters/rescues. These policies address animal welfare broadly, not breed-specific ownership.
Dangerous dog orders can require muzzling, confinement, or seizure.
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Brookline's General By-Laws and nuisance control provisions prohibit animals from creating persistent noise disturbances. Animal Control handles complaints a...
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Brookline's Article 8.15 restricts construction noise activities on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays to hours before 8:00 PM. Weekday construction hour limit...
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Brookline regulates noise under General By-Laws Article 8.15 (Noise Control). The bylaw prohibits Noise Pollution, defined as sound exceeding the Background ...
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Brookline prohibits parking for more than 2 hours on streets between 6 AM and 1 AM (Sunday/holiday exempt). Overnight parking of more than 1 hour is prohibit...
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Brookline issues commercial parking permits for $600/year allowing parking on designated residential side streets within 1/4 mile of a commercial district. T...
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Brookline residents may use private driveways for personal vehicles. The overnight street parking ban applies to those without off-street parking. Blocking a...
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