Massachusetts § 30 - Discontinuance by commissioners
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 30 — Discontinuance by commissioners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30. Discontinuance by commissioners
Section 30. Upon the application in writing of a person aggrieved by the refusal of a town to discontinue a town way or private way, the county commissioners may order such way to be discontinued. If a town way has been laid out, relocated or altered by the county commissioners, it shall not within two years thereafter be discontinued, relocated or altered by the town; and if such way has been discontinued by the county commissioners, the town shall not within two years thereafter lay out the same again.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 30
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 30 cover?
Section 30 ("Discontinuance by 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 § 30?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 30" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 30 apply to my situation?
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