Massachusetts § 123 - Abatement of nuisance by owner; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 123 — Abatement of nuisance by owner; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 123. Abatement of nuisance by owner; penalty
Section 123. Said board shall order the owner or occupant of any private premises, at his own expense, to remove any nuisance, source of filth or cause of sickness found thereon within twenty-four hours, or within such other time as it considers reasonable, after notice; and an owner or occupant shall forfeit not more than one thousand dollars for every day during which he knowingly violates such order.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 123
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 123 cover?
Section 123 ("Abatement of nuisance by owner; penalty") 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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