Massachusetts § 75F - Restoration of ground surface following installation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 75F — Restoration of ground surface following installation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75F. Restoration of ground surface following installation
Section 75F. Any natural gas pipe line company which lays pipes or other underground equipment or structures, or repairs or alters the same, on any land on which it does not have a fee or a binding agreement with the landowner, shall within sixty days after laying such pipes, equipment or structures, or making such repairs or alterations, restore the ground surface to a condition reasonably consistent with its condition before construction, repair or alteration, and any failure to comply with the provisions hereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars for each day of failure to so comply.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 75F
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 75F cover?
Section 75F ("Restoration of ground surface following installation") 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 § 75F?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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