Massachusetts § 95 - Taking fish from fisheries without permission
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 95 — Taking fish from fisheries without permission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 95. Taking fish from fisheries without permission
Section 95. No person shall take, kill, haul onshore, disturb, injure, hinder or obstruct the passage of any herring, alewives or other swimming marine food fish in a fishery created by a city or town, without the permission thereof or that of its lessees, in a fishery legally established by a corporation, without the permission of such corporation or in a public fishery regulated and controlled by a city or town, contrary to its regulations.
Proceedings under this section shall be commenced within 30 days after the commission of the offense.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 95
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 95 cover?
Section 95 ("Taking fish from fisheries without permission") 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 § 95?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 95" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 95 apply to my situation?
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