Massachusetts § 26 - Fees of field driver and pound keeper
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 26 — Fees of field driver and pound keeper, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26. Fees of field driver and pound keeper
Section 26. A city by vote of its city council, approved in accordance with the provisions of its charter, and a town by order adopted by the selectmen or town meeting members, may establish, and from time to time amend, a scale of fees to be paid a field driver for sheep, goats and for other beasts taken up by him, and a scale of fees to be paid a pound keeper for animals impounded in the pound.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 26
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 26 cover?
Section 26 ("Fees of field driver and pound keeper") 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 § 26?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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