Massachusetts § 72 - Employee claiming or waiving rights against county, city, town or district
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 72 — Employee claiming or waiving rights against county, city, town or district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72. Employee claiming or waiving rights against county, city, town or district
Section 72. A laborer, workman or mechanic entering the service of such county, city, town or district who would, if injured, have a right of action against the county, city, town or district by law, may claim or waive his right of action as provided in section twenty-four, and shall be deemed to have waived such right of action unless he claims it.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 72
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 72 cover?
Section 72 ("Employee claiming or waiving rights against county, city, town or district") 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 § 72?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 72 apply to my situation?
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