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<section article="glg" article_name="Local Government" number="5-202" title_number="5" title_name="Powers" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="Enumeration of Express Law Making Powers">
  <text>The legislative body of a municipality may adopt ordinances to:</text>
  <level label="1">
    <text>assure the good government of the municipality;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="2">
    <text>protect and preserve the municipality’s rights, property, and privileges;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="3">
    <text>preserve peace and good order;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="4">
    <text>secure persons and property from danger and destruction; and</text>
  </level>
  <level label="5">
    <text>protect the health, comfort, and convenience of the residents of the municipality.</text>
  </level>
</section>
