Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 81 - State Highways
Section 7k - Relocation of Facilities of Public Utilities; Entry Upon Lands

Section 7K. Whenever land or an easement therein is taken by the department by eminent domain for the purpose of relocating certain facilities of a public utility company, as authorized by section seven G, the said public utility company, its authorized agents or employees, after due notice by registered mail to the persons in possession of land so taken, may enter upon any such lands, waters and premises, not including buildings, as said company may deem necessary or convenient for the purpose of relocating its facilities, and such entry shall not be deemed a trespass, nor an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may then be pending.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XIV - Public Ways and Works

Chapter 81 - State Highways

Section 1 - Powers and Duties

Section 2 - Road Information; Duties of Local Officials

Section 3 - Purchase and Maintenance of Road Machinery; Storage Quarters

Section 4 - Petition

Section 5 - Filing of Highway Plan; Right to Abandon or Discontinue; Width of Highway

Section 6 - Alteration of Location

Section 7 - Acquisition of Land Outside Limits of Existing Highway

Section 7a - Acquisition of Land to Alter or Relocate Ways Connecting With State Highways

Section 7b - Acquisition of Slope Easement to Protect Existing Ways

Section 7c - Limited Access Ways; Definition; Acquisition of Land; Motorist Service Facilities

Section 7d - Public Utility Easements and Cattle Passes

Section 7e - Sale, Transfer, Lease or Rental of Excess Lands

Section 7f - Entry on Private Land for Purpose of Surveys, Soundings, Drillings and Examinations

Section 7g - Relocation of Public Utilities; Purchase of Lands and Easements

Section 7h - Lease of Lands for Public Parking Facility

Section 7i - Agreements With Railroads, Transit Authorities or Other Public Authorities or Municipalities Regarding Relocation or Other Work; Advancement of Funds

Section 7j - Relocation Assistance; Acquisition of Real Property; Payments; Compliance With Federal Acts

Section 7k - Relocation of Facilities of Public Utilities; Entry Upon Lands

Section 7l - Lease of Air Rights Over State Highways

Section 7m - Acquisition of Land for Parks, Historic Sites, etc., to Replace Land Required for Federal Highways

Section 8 - Construction of State Highways; Advertising for Proposals

Section 8b - Statement of Qualification of Persons Bidding on Work Awarded by Division of Highways or Department of Conservation and Recreation

Section 8c - Restriction Upon Hours During Which Nonemergency Work May Be Performed on Certain Highways

Section 10 - Contributions by Cities and Towns

Section 11 - Acquisition of Land to Supply Road Materials

Section 12 - Discontinuance or Abandonment

Section 13 - Duties of Department; Definition of State Highway

Section 13a - Highway Landscaping; Acceptance of Gifts of Easements

Section 13b - Restoration, Preservation and Enhancement of Scenic Beauty and Historic or Archeological Sites; Facilities for Traveling Motorists

Section 14 - Removal of Trees and Other Obstructions Near Highways

Section 15 - Contracts for Maintenance and Repair

Section 18 - Defects in Highways; Liability

Section 19 - Jurisdiction of Local Police; Snow Removal

Section 20 - Sidewalks

Section 20a - Illumination of Highways

Section 21 - Excavations or Driveway Openings on State Highways; Conditions; Enforcement

Section 22 - Prescriptive Rights of Adjoining Owners

Section 24 - Authorization

Section 25 - Maintenance

Section 26 - Maintenance of Ways in Small Towns

Section 26a - Maintenance of Ways in Small Towns; Contributions by County

Section 27 - Maintenance Costs; Conditions of Payment

Section 28 - Maintenance of Ways in Small Towns; Performance of Contract

Section 29 - Maintenance of Ways in Small Towns; Determination of Town's Contribution

Section 29a - Laying Out or Altering Ways; Consent, Acquisition, Funds

Section 30 - Use of Federal Aid for Highways and Rural Post Roads

Section 31 - Apportionment of Fund; Equalizing Grant; Definitions: Notifications of Amounts Apportioned and to Be Incurred

Section 32 - Definitions