Massachusetts § 46 - Measurement of ponds
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 46 — Measurement of ponds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46. Measurement of ponds
Section 46. The department of environmental protection shall, upon the request and at the expense of any person claiming to be interested in a pond, cause a measurement thereof to be made which shall be recorded in the office of the clerk of each city and town within the limits of which any part of such pond is situated; and no arm or branch shall be included as a part of such pond unless such arm or branch is at least fifty feet in width and normally one foot in depth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 46
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 46 cover?
Section 46 ("Measurement of ponds") 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 § 46?
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