Chelmsford, Mass., Code of Bylaws art iv emerg lodging § 201-19
Effective date (Chelmsford BoH Art. IV Emergency Lodging Programs)
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A. This regulation shall take effect by vote of the Board of Health at its regularly scheduled meeting held on July 7, 2014, and is to be in full force and effect immediately upon adoption. Adopted by the Board of Health effective July 7, 2014. B. This regulation has been amended and approved by vote by the Board of Health on August 3, 2015, November 2, 2015, and February 1, 2016. C. This regulation has been amended, voted on, and unanimously approved at a regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting on September 13, 2021, and will go into effect on September 13, 2021. D. This regulation has been amended, voted on, and unanimously approved at a regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting on November 1, 2021, and will go into effect on November 1, 2021. E. This regulation has been amended, voted on, and unanimously approved at a regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting on January 9, 2023, and will go into effect on January 9, 2023. F. This regulation has been amended, voted on, and unanimously approved at a regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting on February 6, 2023, and will go into effect on February 6, 2023.
Section 201-19 of Chelmsford's Code of Bylaws, Article IV, establishes the effective dates for the town's emergency lodging regulation and its subsequent amendments. The regulation originally took effect on July 7, 2014, by vote of the Board of Health, and has since been amended multiple times—most recently on February 6, 2023—each amendment taking effect immediately upon unanimous approval at a regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting. This section serves as a legislative history record, documenting when each version of the regulation became binding law.
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Operators of emergency lodging facilities in Chelmsford should be aware that the rules governing their properties under Article IV have been updated several times since the original adoption in 2014, with the most recent amendment under § 201-19 taking effect February 6, 2023. Compliant operators generally track each amendment date to ensure their policies and practices reflect the current version of the regulation. Reviewing the full amendment history documented in § 201-19 can help property managers confirm which version of the rules applied during any given period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 201-19 documents the legislative history of Chelmsford's emergency lodging regulation, showing that the rules have been revised multiple times since 2014, with the latest amendment effective February 6, 2023. Tenants in emergency lodging situations may find this history relevant when determining which version of the regulation applied at a particular point in time. Those with questions about their rights under the current or prior versions of the regulation may wish to contact the Chelmsford Board of Health directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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