Massachusetts § 76 - Supervisory authority of department
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 76 — Supervisory authority of department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76. Supervisory authority of department
Section 76. The department shall have the general supervision of all gas and electric companies and shall make all necessary examination and inquiries and keep itself informed as to the condition of the respective properties owned by such corporations and the manner in which they are conducted with reference to the safety and convenience of the public, and as to their compliance with the provisions of law and the orders, directions and requirements of the department; provided, however, that any alternative energy producer shall not be considered to be a municipality, manufacturing company, corporation or other person engaged in the manufacture, sale, distribution or transmission of gas or electricity and shall be exempt from regulation by the department.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 76 cover?
Section 76 ("Supervisory authority of department") 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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