Massachusetts § 32C - Easements for erection of snow fences
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 32C — Easements for erection of snow fences, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32C. Easements for erection of snow fences
Section 32C. A city or town may purchase, receive, or take by eminent domain easements or other rights or interests in land adjacent to a public way for the purpose of erecting and maintaining snow fences, so-called, thereon; provided, however, that such snow fences shall not be erected prior to November first of each year and shall be removed by May first of the next ensuing year.
A taking of any interest in land by eminent domain under this section shall be deemed a taking for highway purposes under section five B of chapter seventy-nine.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 32C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 32C cover?
Section 32C ("Easements for erection of snow fences") 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 § 32C?
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