Massachusetts § 39E - Management of water system
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 39E — Management of water system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39E. Management of water system
Section 39E. The land, water rights and other property taken or acquired under section thirty-nine B, and all works, buildings and other structures erected or constructed under sections thirty-nine C and thirty-nine D, shall be managed, improved and controlled by a board of water commissioners to be elected as provided by section sixty-nine A of chapter forty-one, or by its selectmen authorized to act as such, in such manner as they shall deem for the best interests of the town.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 39E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 39E cover?
Section 39E ("Management of water system") 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 § 39E?
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