Massachusetts § 3Y - Inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector; appointment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3Y — Inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector; appointment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3Y. Inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector; appointment
Section 3Y. In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector so employed and designated under this section shall be appointed for a minimum term of three years and such three year term or more shall not be diminished by an unexpired term of a predecessor, and he shall not be removed from office during his term except for just cause and after a hearing has been held on charges by and before the appointing authority.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 3Y
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3Y cover?
Section 3Y ("Inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector; appointment") 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 § 3Y?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 3Y" (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 § 3Y apply to my situation?
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