Massachusetts § 21C - Warnings; operation of equipment near high voltage lines
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 21C — Warnings; operation of equipment near high voltage lines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21C. Warnings; operation of equipment near high voltage lines
Section 21C. The owner, agent or employer responsible for the operation of equipment shall post and maintain in plain view of the operator on each crane, derrick, power shovel, drilling rig, hay loader, hay stacker, pile driver, or similar apparatus, any part of which is capable of vertical, lateral or swinging motion, an approved weather-resistant warning sign legible at twelve feet reading ''WARNING—Unlawful to operate this equipment within SIX FEET of high voltage lines.''
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 21C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 21C cover?
Section 21C ("Warnings; operation of equipment near high voltage lines") 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 § 21C?
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