Massachusetts § 53K - Establishment of revenue account
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 53K — Establishment of revenue account, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53K. Establishment of revenue account
Section 53K. Notwithstanding section 53, any city or town may, upon the approval of its chief executive officer, establish in the treasury of the city or town a separate revenue account into which shall be deposited the monies received from: (i) a party under a host agreement or other agreement in connection with the costs imposed upon the city or town by the operation or location of the party in the city or town; or (ii) an applicant to meet any condition or obligation required for the approval or issuance of a permit or license, including those issued under section 8C of chapter 40, chapter 40A, chapter 40B, sections 81K to 81GG, inclusive, of chapter 41, chapter 111, chapter 138 or any other municipal permitting or licensing general or special law, ordinance, by-law or rules and regulations promulgated by a municipal permit or license-granting officer or board when implementing any authority conferred under any law, regulation, ordinance or by-law. An account established pursuant to this section shall be established by the treasurer of the city or town in the treasury and shall be kept separate and apart from other monies. Monies in such account shall be expended at the direction of the chief executive officer of the city or town without further appropriation only for the purposes for which the monies were received.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 53K
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 53K cover?
Section 53K ("Establishment of revenue account") 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 § 53K?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 53K" (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 § 53K apply to my situation?
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