Massachusetts § 173A - Police employed to protect water supply; powers and duties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 173A — Police employed to protect water supply; powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 173A. Police employed to protect water supply; powers and duties
Section 173A. Police employed by the water board or board of water commissioners of a city, town or water district, a public institution or water company, and duly appointed in one of the cities or towns within an area from which water is being supplied under the direction of such board, institution or company, or over which such board, institution or company has control, or where such water is furnished by such city, town, district, institution or company shall within and throughout any or all of such areas have all the powers and duties of police officers of cities and towns.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 173A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 173A cover?
Section 173A ("Police employed to protect water supply; powers and duties") 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 § 173A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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