Massachusetts § 15 - Corporations for introduction and propagation of herrings and alewives; local permit
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§ 15. Corporations for introduction and propagation of herrings and alewives; local permit
Section 15. A corporation which is organized for the purpose of opening outlets, canals, sluiceways or ditches for the introduction and propagation of herrings and alewives, before making any purchase of real estate or doing any acts in pursuance of its organization, shall obtain the written authority of the aldermen of the city or the selectmen of the town within which its works are to be located, and, within thirty days after obtaining such authority, shall file a copy thereof, certified by the city or town clerk, in the office of the state secretary. Such corporations shall be organized under and governed by chapter one hundred and fifty-six so far as applicable.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15 ("Corporations for introduction and propagation of herrings and alewives; local permit") 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.
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