Massachusetts § 27B - Piling snow on fire hydrants; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 27B — Piling snow on fire hydrants; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27B. Piling snow on fire hydrants; penalty
Section 27B. No person other than an employee in the service of the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof or in the service of an independent contractor acting for the commonwealth or any such subdivision shall pile, push or plow snow or ice on or against any fire hydrant or other similar device used for fire protection which is located in any public or private way so as to conceal such hydrant or device or cover any outlet thereof. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 27B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 27B cover?
Section 27B ("Piling snow on fire hydrants; penalty") 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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