Massachusetts § 6C - Removal of ice and snow from private ways; conditions

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6C — Removal of ice and snow from private ways; conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6C. Removal of ice and snow from private ways; conditions

Section 6C. A city or town which accepts this section in the manner provided in section six D may appropriate money for the removal of snow and ice from such private ways within its limits and open to the public use as may be designated by the city council or selectmen; provided, that, for the purposes of section twenty-five of chapter eighty-four, the removal of snow or ice from such a way shall not constitute a repair of a way.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6C

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6C cover?

Section 6C ("Removal of ice and snow from private ways; conditions") 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 § 6C?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 6C apply to my situation?

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