bye-law

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bye-law

a rule promulgated by some body other than Parliament that has effect if done in pursuance and within the limits of some higher authorization such as an Act of Parliament.

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delegated legislation

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VimpelCom Ltd (Nasdaq:VIP), an integrated telecommunications services operator, announced on Wednesday that at its Special General Meeting (SGM) of shareholders held on Wednesday, the company's shareholders have approved amended and restated bye-laws with technical amendments to the company's former bye-laws.

VimpelCom announces shareholders approval of bye-law amendments at SGM

The bye-laws will also prohibit the consumption of alcohol, overnight camping and the lighting of fires and barbecues, dangerous driving, littering and flytipping.

RESERVOIR YOBS; Yorkshire Water and police set for major crackdown

When presenting the proposal, chief bye-law officer, Phemelo Matome revealed that they came up with the guidelines because they experienced some challenges during festivals.

Council consults promoters, artistes

He added the draft bye-law as presented creates a health and safety issue "as it is not safe to stand in a grave without supporting sidewalls".

'8FT UNDER WILL PUT US IN GRAVE DANGER' Funeral directors hit out at proposed cemetery depth requirements

The Tay Salmon District Fishery Board applied to Perth and Kinross Council for a bye-law to restrict commercial rafting to three days a week to help beats recover.

RAFT WRATH; RECORD ANGLING

Lord Colin Moynihan, the BOA chairman, said: "We would vigorously defend any legal challenge to the anti-doping bye-law.

BOA firm on Dwain; ATHLETICS

He said a bye-law wasn't possible because - unlike private hire firms - taxi firms don't have to licence their call centres.

Taxi 'invasion' leads to cab strike threat; RANK FURY: Cabbies fume as out-of-towners pinch trade

The Lake District has a long association with power boating, and enthusiasts claim the new bye-law on Windermere is a denial of the heritage founded on the exploits of land and water speed record holder Donald Campbell.

Protesters break new speed limit on lake

It added the offence took place on December 3, 2010, almost a full month after the amendment to the bye-law had been passed.

THOUSANDS OF INVALID TRAFFIC FINES ISSUED; Council knew four years of penalties were illegitimate

The casual vacancy will be until the close of the AGM 2012, as prescribed by bye-law 39(b).

Council member required

Parts of the city centre are currently covered by a bye-law giving police power to control drinking of alcohol in the streets.

Drinks ban plan at universities

In 1898 a bye-law confronted some of these problems by forbidding residents from emptying their chamber pots on the road and from shaking their rugs or mats on the highway.