Massachusetts § 31B - Rules and regulations for removal of garbage; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 31B — Rules and regulations for removal of garbage; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31B. Rules and regulations for removal of garbage; penalty
Section 31B. Boards of health shall, from time to time, make rules and regulations for the control of the removal, transportation or disposal of garbage, offal or other offensive substances. Whoever violates any provision of section thirty-one A, or of any rule or regulation made thereunder, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 31B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 31B cover?
Section 31B ("Rules and regulations for removal of garbage; 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 § 31B?
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