Which statement correctly describes enforcement of municipal by-laws?

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Municipal by-laws are rules created by a city, town, or municipality to manage local matters, and they’re enforced by the local authorities—municipal peace officers or by-law officers who have the power to address violations, issue tickets or warnings, and require compliance within the municipality. Federal and provincial authorities enforce their own laws, not local by-laws, so they aren’t the primary enforcers here. While breaches can lead to court action, enforcement itself doesn’t require a court order to begin; officers can act to stop the violation and bring the matter through the municipal process if needed.