Massachusetts § 27B - Federal historic preservation act; surveys and plans; custody and expenditure of funds
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 27B — Federal historic preservation act; surveys and plans; custody and expenditure of funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27B. Federal historic preservation act; surveys and plans; custody and expenditure of funds
Section 27B. The commission shall develop historical surveys and plans in accordance with the requirements of the federal historic preservation act (Title 16, U.S.C. sections 470–470N). The commission shall be the sole agency of the commonwealth for administration of said act. The state treasurer shall be the custodian of funds received by the commonwealth under section one hundred three of said act, and said funds shall be expended by the commission, without special appropriation, on projects approved by it which carry out the objects of the said act.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 27B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 27B cover?
Section 27B ("Federal historic preservation act; surveys and plans; custody and expenditure of funds") 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 § 27B?
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