Massachusetts § 5C - Notice of intent prior to taking; exceptions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5C — Notice of intent prior to taking; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5C. Notice of intent prior to taking; exceptions
Section 5C. No property shall be taken without the consent of the owner thereof, nor shall an easement be taken on such property without such consent, unless notice of intent to take such property is given to the owner of such property at least thirty days prior to the date of the actual taking. The provisions of this section shall not apply to takings on behalf of the commonwealth, county, city or town. Said provisions shall also not apply to takings authorized by the department of telecommunications and energy, except that in such takings notice of hearings required by section seventy-two of chapter one hundred and sixty-four shall be sent to the owners of any property to be taken.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5C cover?
Section 5C ("Notice of intent prior to taking; exceptions") 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 § 5C?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 5C" (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 § 5C apply to my situation?
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