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Medford Revised Ordinances ch. 38 (Environment) § Sec. 38-37.

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Medford Revised Ordinances ch. 38 (Environment) § Sec. 38-37.
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Medford (municipal)
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Liability for a first response to a gathering constituting a public nuisance on a
premises. If the police department or other local officials have responded to a gathering constituting
a public nuisance on a premises, the following persons shall be jointly and severally
liable for fines as set forth below, provided that no previous gathering constituting
a public nuisance on a premises has occurred at the premises within the previous one-year
period. Response costs may also be assessed at the discretion of the chief of police.
In lieu of issuing a fine(s) a police officer may issue a written warning if the response
to the complaint occurs prior to 10:00 p.m.

(1)

The person or persons residing on or otherwise in control of the premises where such
gathering took place whether present or not.

(2)

The person or persons who organized or sponsored such gathering.

(3)

All persons attending such gatherings who engage in any activity resulting in the
public nuisance.

(e)

Liability for a second and subsequent response to a gathering constituting a public
nuisance on a premises. If the police department is required to respond to a gathering constituting a public
nuisance on a premises more than once in any one-year period, as measured from the
date of the first response, the following persons shall be jointly and severally liable
for fines as set forth below. Response costs may also be assessed.

(1)

The person or persons residing on or otherwise in control of the premises where such
gathering took place whether present or not.

(2)

The person or persons who organized or sponsored such gathering.

(3)

All persons attending such gatherings who engage in any activity resulting in the
public nuisance.

(4)