Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164 § 72A

Current through Chapters 1 to 249 and Chapters 253 to 255 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 164:72A - [Effective 3/1/2026] Survey preliminary to eminent domain proceedings; notice to landowners; damages

The energy facilities siting board may, upon petition, authorize an electric company to enter upon lands of any person or corporation for the purpose of making a survey preliminary to eminent domain proceedings. The energy facilities siting board shall give notice of the authorization granted, by registered mail, to the landowners involved not less than 5 days prior to any entry by such electric company. The company entering upon any such lands shall be subject to liability for any damages occasioned thereby to be recovered under chapter 79.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, § 164:72A

Amended by Acts 2024, c. 239,§ 75, eff. 3/1/2026.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.