Massachusetts § 5G - Municipal waterways improvement and maintenance funds
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5G — Municipal waterways improvement and maintenance funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5G. Municipal waterways improvement and maintenance funds
Section 5G. A city or town may establish a municipal waterways improvement and maintenance fund to receive revenue under subsection (i) of section 2 of chapter 60B and under section 10A of chapter 91 and sums received from the commonwealth or the federal government, and may appropriate monies in said fund for (1) maintenance, dredging, cleaning and improvement of harbors, inland waters and great ponds of the commonwealth, (2) the public access thereto, (3) the breakwaters, retaining walls, piers, wharves and moorings thereof, and (4) law enforcement and fire prevention.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5G
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5G cover?
Section 5G ("Municipal waterways improvement and maintenance funds") 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 § 5G?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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