The by-laws for Melaka Historic City Council is legislated by the Legal Division namely:
- Warehouses By-Laws (MPMT) 1979
- Compounding of Offences By-Laws(MPMT) 1982
- Food Handlers By-Laws (MPMT) 1982
- Massage Parlours By-Laws (MPMT) 1982
- Compounding of Offences By-Laws (MPMT) (Amendment) Local 1982
- Markets By-Laws (MPMT) 1982
- Earthworks By-Laws (MPMT) 1982
- Parks By-Laws (MPMT) 1983
- Advertisement By-Laws (MPMT) 1983
- Public Hygiene By-Laws (MPMT) 1983
- Barber Shops &Hairdressers By-Laws (MPMT) 1983
- Motorcycle Garage Licence Fee By-Laws (MPMT) 1984
- Wood Stores & Woodworks By-Laws (MPMT) 1984
- Licensing of Private Parking By-Laws (MPMT) 1984
- Licensing of Dogs By-Laws (MPMT) 1984
- Licensing of Trades, Businesses & Industries By-Laws (MPMT) 1984
- Controlling & Monitoring of Food Premises By-Laws (MPMT) 1985
- Poultry Farming By-Laws (MPMT) 1985
- Hawkers By-Laws (MPMT) 1985
- Municipal Hall By-Laws (MPMT) 1985
- Bovine Control By-laws (MPMT) 1987
- Premise Name By-Laws(MPMT) 1988
- Cinemas & Public Entertainment Premises By-Laws (MPMBB), 1987
- Rest Houses By-Laws (MPMBB) 1987
- Night/Daily Markets By-Laws (MPMBB) 1989
- Election By-Laws (MPMBB) 1990
- Public Toilet By-Laws (MPMBB) 1990
- Vandalism By-Laws (MPMBB) 1991
- Multipurpose Hall Rental Regulations (MPMT) 1986