Massachusetts § 51L - Contracts for construction, enlargement or improvement of airports by airport commission
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 51L — Contracts for construction, enlargement or improvement of airports by airport commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51L. Contracts for construction, enlargement or improvement of airports by airport commission
Section 51L. All contracts for the acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, protection, equipment, maintenance or operation of airports or other air navigation facilities, made by an airport commission itself or through the agency of the Massachusetts aeronautics commission, shall be made pursuant to the laws of the commonwealth governing the making of like contracts; provided, however, that where such acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, protection, equipment, maintenance or operation is financed wholly or partly with federal moneys the airport commission, or the Massachusetts aeronautics commission as its agent, may let contracts in the manner prescribed by the federal authorities, acting under the laws of the United States, and any rules or regulations made thereunder, notwithstanding any other law of the commonwealth to the contrary.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 51L
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 51L cover?
Section 51L ("Contracts for construction, enlargement or improvement of airports by airport commission") 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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