Massachusetts § 69 - Enforcement by supreme judicial court
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 69 — Enforcement by supreme judicial court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69. Enforcement by supreme judicial court
Section 69. The supreme judicial court for the county where the town is situated shall have jurisdiction on petition of the department or of twenty taxable inhabitants of the town to compel the fixing of prices by the town in compliance with sections fifty-seven and fifty-eight, to prevent any town from purchasing, operating or selling a gas or electric plant in violation of any provision of this chapter, and generally to enforce compliance with the terms and provisions thereof relative to the manufacture or distribution of gas or electricity by a town.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 69
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 69 cover?
Section 69 ("Enforcement by supreme judicial court") 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 § 69?
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