Massachusetts § 21E - Municipal charges and bills; due dates; interest
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 21E — Municipal charges and bills; due dates; interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21E. Municipal charges and bills; due dates; interest
Section 21E. Any city or town may, by ordinance or by-law, and any district by vote of the district meeting, establish due dates for the payment of municipal charges and bills, and may fix a rate at which interest shall accrue if such charges remain unpaid after such due dates; provided, however, that the rate of interest shall not exceed the rate at which interest may be charged on tax bills under the provisions of section fifty-seven of chapter fifty-nine.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 21E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 21E cover?
Section 21E ("Municipal charges and bills; due dates; interest") 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 § 21E?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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