Massachusetts § 66A - Minimum age requirement of lifeguards
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 66A — Minimum age requirement of lifeguards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66A. Minimum age requirement of lifeguards
Section 66A. No person shall be employed by the metropolitan district commission as a beach or swimming pool lifeguard unless he has attained his eighteenth birthday, except that said commission may, if there is no suitable list of eligible applicants to fill existing vacancies, appoint subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one, except for age requirements, applicants who have attained the age of sixteen years as beach or swimming pool lifeguards, provided that such applicants meet all other requirements.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 66A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 66A cover?
Section 66A ("Minimum age requirement of lifeguards") 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.
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