Massachusetts § 61 - Definitions applicable to Secs. 61 to 69
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 61 — Definitions applicable to Secs. 61 to 69, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61. Definitions applicable to Secs. 61 to 69
Section 61. As used in this section and sections 62 to 69, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
''Governmental unit'', a city, town, county, water district, wastewater district, municipal water and sewer commission or regional water and sewer district commission established under chapter 40N or by special act or an independent water and sewer commission; provided, however, that ''governmental unit'' shall not include the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.
''Local legislative body'', in a city, the city council, in a town, the town meeting or as otherwise more specifically defined by the municipal charter, municipal water and sewer commission or regional water and sewer district commission established under chapter 40N or by special act, in a district, the district meeting, in an independent water and sewer commission, the commissioners.
''Water storage facility'', an above ground or below-ground facility or tank, standpipe, water tower or other building or structure used to store water for, without limitation, public drinking water supply and fire protection.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 61 cover?
Section 61 ("Definitions applicable to Secs. 61 to 69") 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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