Massachusetts § 12C - Construction of beach facilities; rules and regulations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 12C — Construction of beach facilities; rules and regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12C. Construction of beach facilities; rules and regulations
Section 12C. Said commission shall construct, equip and maintain at beaches under its control public bathhouses with dressing rooms, lockers and toilet facilities, as well as parking facilities, and other recreational facilities, may make reasonable rules and regulations for the care, maintenance, protection, policing and equal public use of said beaches, bathhouses, parking areas, and other recreational facilities, and may make reasonable charges for all facilities installed. At least one attested copy of such rules and regulations shall be posted at such beaches and any violation thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars for each offence.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 12C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 12C cover?
Section 12C ("Construction of beach facilities; rules and regulations") 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 § 12C?
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