Massachusetts § 10D - Scuba divers and skin divers; access to Commonwealth tidelands
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10D — Scuba divers and skin divers; access to Commonwealth tidelands, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10D. Scuba divers and skin divers; access to Commonwealth tidelands
Section 10D. No person shall be denied access during daylight hours to commonwealth tidelands across any land available to the public for swimming or recreation which is owned or controlled by the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions for the purpose of scuba diving or skin diving which activities are hereby declared to be water dependent uses; provided, however, that if such tidelands are at any time closed to access by the general public, such access by such scuba diver or skin diver shall not be permitted.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10D cover?
Section 10D ("Scuba divers and skin divers; access to Commonwealth tidelands") 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 § 10D?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 10D" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 10D apply to my situation?
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