Massachusetts § 21 - Spark arresters; requirements; penalty for noncompliance
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 21 — Spark arresters; requirements; penalty for noncompliance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21. Spark arresters; requirements; penalty for noncompliance
Section 21. Whoever operates in or adjacent to forest or grasslands any equipment or vehicle which burns any spark producing material as fuel, unless the same is provided with a suitable spark arrester approved by the United States Department of Forestry, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $100 and the cost of suppression if such operation results in a response from a fire department.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 21
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 21 cover?
Section 21 ("Spark arresters; requirements; penalty for noncompliance") 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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