Massachusetts § 5A - Removal of snow or ice; equipment and employees
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5A — Removal of snow or ice; equipment and employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5A. Removal of snow or ice; equipment and employees
Section 5A. The selectmen, highway surveyor, highway commissioners, or other board or officer having charge of the maintenance of highways in any town which accepts this section may enter into agreements for the removal of snow or ice from, including sanding on, such public ways in adjoining towns as circumstances make necessary or convenient, and any town performing work in accordance with such agreement may be reimbursed for the expense thereof by the town for which such work is performed from the regular appropriation voted for highway maintenance or snow removal.
For the purposes of this section, equipment and employees of a town while engaged in the removal of snow or ice from, including sanding on, such public ways in another town in accordance with this section shall be deemed to be engaged in the service and employ of the town performing the work hereby authorized.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5A cover?
Section 5A ("Removal of snow or ice; equipment and employees") 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 § 5A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 5A" (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 § 5A apply to my situation?
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