Massachusetts § 14B - Additional water power or supply; prescriptive rights; necessity of vote before development
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 14B — Additional water power or supply; prescriptive rights; necessity of vote before development, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14B. Additional water power or supply; prescriptive rights; necessity of vote before development
Section 14B. No person obtaining an additional water power or water supply by the doing of any work contemplated by sections one to fourteen B, inclusive, shall gain a prescriptive right to the use thereof, nor be entitled to any compensation for the taking thereof under said sections by the removal of any dam or flashboards or by the changing of the height or dimensions of any dam. No water power may be developed in a reclamation district organized under this chapter except by vote of the district and approval by the board.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 14B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 14B cover?
Section 14B ("Additional water power or supply; prescriptive rights; necessity of vote before development") 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 § 14B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 14B" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 14B apply to my situation?
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