Massachusetts § 75A - Installation of gas meters; compliance with regulations for preventing escape of gas
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 75A — Installation of gas meters; compliance with regulations for preventing escape of gas, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75A. Installation of gas meters; compliance with regulations for preventing escape of gas
Section 75A. No gas company or municipality distributing gas shall install or replace a meter measuring gas supplied to any premises except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the department for preventing or retarding the escape of gas in case of fire. Said regulations shall be enforced by the department and may provide that any such gas meter installed on the outside of buildings may be subject to less stringent installation requirements if approved by the department.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 75A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 75A cover?
Section 75A ("Installation of gas meters; compliance with regulations for preventing escape of gas") 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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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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