Massachusetts § 29 - Removal of vessel obstructing draw
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 29 — Removal of vessel obstructing draw, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29. Removal of vessel obstructing draw
Section 29. Such draw tender may remove a vessel which obstructs such draw, or interferes with the passage of other vessels through the same, or is made fast, without his consent, to such draw or bridge or to a pier or wharf connected therewith, or the persons in charge of which wilfully violate any such ordinance or by-law; and the expense of such removal may be recovered by the commonwealth, county, city or town.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 29
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 29 cover?
Section 29 ("Removal of vessel obstructing draw") 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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