Massachusetts § 16 - Entry upon public or private grounds for purposes of abating serious plant diseases; contracts
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 16 — Entry upon public or private grounds for purposes of abating serious plant diseases; contracts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16. Entry upon public or private grounds for purposes of abating serious plant diseases; contracts
Section 16. The director of regulatory services and his assistants may at all times enter any public or private grounds in the performance of duties required by section seventeen to thirty-one, inclusive, for the purpose of abating any serious plant diseases. Said director may, subject to appropriations, make contracts on behalf of the commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 16
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("Entry upon public or private grounds for purposes of abating serious plant diseases; contracts") 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 § 16?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 16" (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 § 16 apply to my situation?
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