Massachusetts § 34 - Enclosure by proprietor of own land; effect on common field
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 34 — Enclosure by proprietor of own land; effect on common field, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34. Enclosure by proprietor of own land; effect on common field
Section 34. A proprietor may enclose his land at his own expense; and, so long as he keeps it enclosed with a sufficient fence, may cultivate and use it as he thinks fit; and during such period, so far as such enclosed land is concerned, he shall neither be assessed for any expenses incident to the common field nor exercise any control over the portion thereof not enclosed.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 34 cover?
Section 34 ("Enclosure by proprietor of own land; effect on common field") 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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