Massachusetts § 7 - Exemption from assessment by agreement of owner to remove snow and ice
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7 — Exemption from assessment by agreement of owner to remove snow and ice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7. Exemption from assessment by agreement of owner to remove snow and ice
Section 7. Any person, or the agent of any person, owning an estate abutting on any sidewalk as aforesaid, may, on or before November first in any year, procure the exemption of such estate from the assessment aforesaid for the following year by a stipulation in writing with the selectmen that he will remove snow and ice from the sidewalk on which the estate abuts, at such time and in such manner as the selectmen or road commissioners shall direct; and if he fails to fulfil his stipulation the assessment above provided for shall be made and collected as if no such stipulation had been made.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7 cover?
Section 7 ("Exemption from assessment by agreement of owner to remove snow and ice") 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 § 7?
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