Massachusetts General Laws ch. 91 sec. 29A – Protection of private property along shores; construction of structures by cities or towns
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Section 29A. Any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section may appropriate money for the construction of structures for the protection of private property along shores within its boundaries. Money so appropriated shall be paid to the state treasurer and expended by the department for such purposes within the limits of such city or town; provided, however, that such city or town assumes liability for all damages to property by reason of any taking of land, or of any right, interest or easement therein, within the city or town by the department for such purpose.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 91 sec. 29A
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Department: shall mean the department of conservation and recreation. See Massachusetts General Laws ch. 91 sec. 1
- structures: shall mean and include their appropriate equivalent as applied to pipe lines, wires and cables. See Massachusetts General Laws ch. 91 sec. 1