[ Text of section effective until July 29, 2021. For text effective July 29, 2021, see below.]
Section 11. The validity of an assessment levied pursuant to this chapter shall not be contested in any action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding is commenced within 30 days after the formal approval of the tourism destination marketing district by the local municipal governing body of the lead jurisdiction. Any appeal from a final judgment in an action or proceeding shall be perfected within 30 days after entry of judgment.
Chapter 40X: Section 11. Limitation on action contesting validity of assessment; time for perfecting appeal; disputes
[ Text of section as amended by 2021, 29, Sec. 16 effective July 29, 2021. For text effective until July 29, 2021, see above.]
Section 11. (a) The validity of an assessment levied pursuant to this chapter shall not be contested in any action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding is commenced within 30 days after the formal approval of the tourism destination marketing district by the local municipal governing body of the lead jurisdiction. Any appeal from a final judgment in an action or proceeding shall be perfected within 30 days after entry of judgment.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), chapter 62C shall apply to disputes regarding the proper amount of assessment due from a lodging business pursuant to this chapter.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title VII - Cities, Towns and Districts
Chapter 40x - Tourism Destination Marketing Districts
Section 5 - Management Entity; Tourism Destination Marketing District Committee
Section 6 - Consideration of All Lodging Businesses in Special Assessment Methodology
Section 7 - Special Assessment; Other Funding Sources
Section 10 - Disestablishment or Dissolution of Tourism Destination Marketing District
Section 11 - Limitation on Action Contesting Validity of Assessment; Time for Perfecting Appeal