Massachusetts § 150 - Obstruction of view by standing wood; petition for removal; payment for damages
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 150 — Obstruction of view by standing wood; petition for removal; payment for damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 150. Obstruction of view by standing wood; petition for removal; payment for damages
Section 150. If the view of a railroad crossing or highway at grade is obstructed by standing wood in woodlands, the railroad corporation or ten citizens of a town may petition the county commissioners for the county where such crossing is situated for the removal of such standing wood; and the commissioners, after notice and a hearing, shall make such orders as to such removal as the public safety demands. They shall also prescribe the limits within which such standing wood shall be taken, and shall determine the damage sustained. Such damage and the expense incident thereto may be recovered from the railroad corporation under chapter seventy-nine.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 150
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 150 cover?
Section 150 ("Obstruction of view by standing wood; petition for removal; payment for damages") 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 § 150?
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