Massachusetts § 105 - Alteration of course of canal

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 105 — Alteration of course of canal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 105. Alteration of course of canal

Section 105. A railroad corporation may, with the consent of a canal corporation, alter the course of a canal or of a feeder to a canal, which interferes with the convenient location of its railroad. If it is necessary to take land for such alteration, the railroad corporation may take the same under chapter seventy-nine and shall immediately convey the property so taken to the canal corporation.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 105

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 105 cover?

Section 105 ("Alteration of course of canal") 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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