Massachusetts § 45 - Acquisition of land by towns for demonstration work in agriculture and homemaking
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 45 — Acquisition of land by towns for demonstration work in agriculture and homemaking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45. Acquisition of land by towns for demonstration work in agriculture and homemaking
Section 45. Any town may acquire, by purchase or otherwise, in the manner in which land may be acquired for school purposes, real estate for the purpose of carrying on, under the direction of the agents or instructors of said trustees, demonstration work in agriculture and homemaking, and may appropriate money to be expended by said trustees under sections forty to forty-three, inclusive, or for the purpose of enabling the trustees to acquire necessary real estate, or for the support of demonstration work, under the direction of the agents or instructors or of the trustees, on land owned by the town or by any resident thereof.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 45
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 45 cover?
Section 45 ("Acquisition of land by towns for demonstration work in agriculture and homemaking") 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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