Massachusetts Laws-Boards of Health

Legal Information

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Massachusetts Laws:

Boards of Health in Massachusetts are given the authority to regulate air pollution on a local level, as well as the responsibility protect the public health. The following are laws that govern Boards of Health.

o M.G.L - Chapter 111, Section 31
o M.G.L - Chapter 111, Section 31C
o M.G.L - Chapter 111, Section 122
o M.G.L - Chapter 111, Section 143
o M.G.L - Chapter 111, Section 144

3.10 CMR 7.07 - Open Burning Law



Local Regulations in Massachusetts

Northampton Regulations

Amherst Regulations
Wood Burning
Operators
Wood Burning Operator's Exam
Practices


Legal Cases in Other States

Wood Smoke and the Americans With Disabilities Act -- Iowa Court Case

Nebraska Court Case

Pennsylvania Court Case


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