Massachusetts § 36 - Vote of town to acquire plant
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 36 — Vote of town to acquire plant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36. Vote of town to acquire plant
Section 36. A town shall not acquire such a plant until authorized by a two thirds vote, taken by ballot with the use of the voting list, at each of two town meetings called therefor and held at intervals of not less than two nor more than thirteen months. If the first of such votes is favorable and the second unfavorable, or if both such votes are unfavorable, no similar vote shall be passed within two years thereafter.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 36 cover?
Section 36 ("Vote of town to acquire plant") 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.
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