Massachusetts § 34A - Expenses incurred prior to appropriation; highway agreements excepted

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 34A — Expenses incurred prior to appropriation; highway agreements excepted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 34A. Expenses incurred prior to appropriation; highway agreements excepted

Section 34A. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections thirty-two and thirty-four, county commissioners may in any fiscal year enter into agreements with cities and towns for the allocation of funds for highway maintenance and construction in accordance with the provisions of chapters eighty-two and eighty-four for such year; provided, that the aggregate amounts so allocated by any county shall not exceed the amount appropriated for highways for such county in the appropriation act for the previous fiscal year; and provided further that any unexpended balance of such allocations remaining at the end of a fiscal year may be expended under such agreements until September thirtieth of the following fiscal year.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 34A

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 34A cover?

Section 34A ("Expenses incurred prior to appropriation; highway agreements excepted") 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 § 34A?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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