Massachusetts § 173B - Entry upon premises within water shed of source of water supply
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 173B — Entry upon premises within water shed of source of water supply, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 173B. Entry upon premises within water shed of source of water supply
Section 173B. Any water board or board of water commissioners of a city, town or water district and any executive officer or agent of any such board or of a public institution or water company furnishing water for domestic purposes, and any police officer employed by such a water board, board of water commissioners, public institution or water company, may enter any premises except dwelling houses within the water shed of the source of water supply of such city, town, district, institution or company to ascertain whether the provisions of this chapter relative to water supply and the rules and regulations adopted under section one hundred and sixty are being obeyed.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 173B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 173B cover?
Section 173B ("Entry upon premises within water shed of source of water supply") 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 § 173B?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 173B apply to my situation?
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