The by-laws for Melaka Historic City Council is legislated by the Legal Division namely:
| No | Bylaws |
| 1 | Warehouses By-Laws (MPMT) 1979 |
| 2 | Compounding of Offences By-Laws(MPMT) 1982 |
| 3 | Food Handlers By-Laws (MPMT) 1982 |
| 4 | Massage Parlours By-Laws (MPMT) 1982 |
| 5 | Compounding of Offences By-Laws (MPMT) (Amendment) Local 1982 |
| 6 | Markets By-Laws (MPMT) 1982 |
| 7 | Earthworks By-Laws (MPMT) 1982 |
| 8 | Parks By-Laws (MPMT) 1983 |
| 9 | Advertisement By-Laws (MPMT) 1983 |
| 10 | Public Hygiene By-Laws (MPMT) 1983 |
| 11 | Barber Shops &Hairdressers By-Laws (MPMT) 1983 |
| 12 | Motorcycle  Garage  Licence Fee By-Laws (MPMT) 1984 |
| 13 | Wood Stores & Woodworks By-Laws (MPMT) 1984 |
| 14 | Licensing of Private Parking By-Laws (MPMT) 1984 |
| 15 | Licensing of Dogs  By-Laws (MPMT) 1984 |
| 16 | Licensing of Trades, Businesses & Industries By-Laws (MPMT) 1984 |
| 17 | Controlling & Monitoring of Food Premises By-Laws (MPMT) 1985 |
| 18 | Poultry Farming  By-Laws (MPMT) 1985 |
| 19 | Hawkers By-Laws (MPMT) 1985 |
| 20 | Municipal Hall By-Laws (MPMT) 1985 |
| 21 | Bovine Control By-laws  (MPMT) 1987 |
| 22 | Premise Name By-Laws(MPMT) 1988 |
| 23 | Cinemas & Public Entertainment Premises By-Laws (MPMBB), 1987 |
| 24 | Rest Houses By-Laws (MPMBB) 1987 |
| 25 | Night/Daily Markets  By-Laws (MPMBB) 1989 |
| 26 | Election By-Laws (MPMBB) 1990 |
| 27 | Public Toilet By-Laws (MPMBB) 1990 |
| 28 | Vandalism By-Laws (MPMBB) 1991 |
| 29 | Multipurpose Hall Rental Regulations (MPMT) 1986 |
