Massachusetts § 5H - Payments to municipalities for certain watershed land; difference in assessment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5H — Payments to municipalities for certain watershed land; difference in assessment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5H. Payments to municipalities for certain watershed land; difference in assessment
Section 5H. The state treasurer, acting for and on behalf of the commonwealth, shall on July first of each year pay to the municipality in which land regulated under section one hundred and seven A of chapter ninety-two is located, and which is not held by the division or by the Authority, the difference between the current assessment for such year and the assessment of such land, not taking into consideration the effect of said section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5H
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5H cover?
Section 5H ("Payments to municipalities for certain watershed land; difference in assessment") 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 § 5H?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 5H" (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 § 5H apply to my situation?
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