Massachusetts § 76D - Maintenance of water level
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 76D — Maintenance of water level, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76D. Maintenance of water level
Section 76D. No permit granted under sections seventy-six A and seventy-six B shall authorize the taking of water from said basin to such an extent as substantially to affect the maintenance of the water level in said basin at the height required by chapter four hundred and sixty-five of the acts of nineteen hundred and three and acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto, or in quantities, or in a manner, inconsistent with the purposes and provisions of the laws establishing and governing the maintenance of said basin.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 76D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 76D cover?
Section 76D ("Maintenance of water level") 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 § 76D?
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