Massachusetts § 7D - Bureau contracts for use of public lands
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7D — Bureau contracts for use of public lands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7D. Bureau contracts for use of public lands
Section 7D. The bureau shall, with the cooperation of other state agencies and cities and towns, compile a list of all vacant land, that in the opinion of the agencies and cities and towns, can be feasibly used for gardening, arbor culture or farming. The bureau shall, by letters of agreement, contract with such agencies or cities and towns for the use of said vacant land. Contracts may contain a termination date. If no date is determined, either party may terminate the contract by written notice given within 60 days; but no contract shall be terminated until the end of the harvest season. The bureau shall notify the gardeners or farmers of the notice of termination.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7D cover?
Section 7D ("Bureau contracts for use of public lands") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 7D?
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