Massachusetts § 54 - Engineers; promulgation of rules and regulations relating to conduct at fires; penalty for noncompliance
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 54 — Engineers; promulgation of rules and regulations relating to conduct at fires; penalty for noncompliance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54. Engineers; promulgation of rules and regulations relating to conduct at fires; penalty for noncompliance
Section 54. They may make regulations, consistent with law, for their own government and for the conduct of citizens at fires, and annex penalties for violation thereof not exceeding $200 for each offence, to be recovered by the chief engineer and appropriated to the improvement of the fire apparatus of the town; but such regulations shall be approved by the town and published as it may direct.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 54
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 54 cover?
Section 54 ("Engineers; promulgation of rules and regulations relating to conduct at fires; penalty for noncompliance") 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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