Massachusetts § 26A - Health departments in cities; commissioners
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 26A — Health departments in cities; commissioners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26A. Health departments in cities; commissioners
Section 26A. A city, by accepting the provisions of this section and sections twenty-six B to twenty-six E, inclusive, by vote of the city council and approval of the mayor, and a town, by accepting the provisions of said sections by vote of the town, may create a health department to replace the board of health therein. Such health department shall consist of a commissioner of health who shall perform and exercise the duties and powers of a board of health, with the advice of an advisory council of health.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 26A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 26A cover?
Section 26A ("Health departments in cities; commissioners") 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 § 26A?
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