Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 85:8: Permits for signs and other structures projecting into or over ways
What this law says, in plain English
Municipal authorities may issue permits for signs, clocks, awnings, and similar structures projecting over public ways, set permit fees, establish rules, and impose penalties after five days' notice to remove violations.
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