Massachusetts § 64 - Road commissioners; powers and duties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 64 — Road commissioners; powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64. Road commissioners; powers and duties
Section 64. If road commissioners be chosen, they shall exclusively have the powers, perform the duties and be subject to the liabilities and penalties of selectmen and surveyors of highways relative to public ways, monuments at the termini and angles thereof, guide posts, sidewalks and shade trees, and, if sewer commissioners be not chosen, relative to sewers and drains.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 64
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 64 cover?
Section 64 ("Road commissioners; powers and duties") 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 § 64?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 64" (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 § 64 apply to my situation?
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