State
Massachusetts General Laws
- Some key state laws on the environment can be found in Title XIX from Part I (Administration of the Government) of Massachusetts General Laws. Below are links to specific sections of Title XIX:
Title XIX Agriculture and Conservation
- Chapter 128: Agriculture
- Chapter 129: Livestock Disease Control
- Chapter 130: Marine Fish and Fisheries
- Chapter 131: Inland Fisheries and Game and Other Natural Resources
- Chapter 132: Forestry
Note: The official version of the General Laws is now published every two years, with cumulative pamphlets released periodically. The website provides a searchable version of the General Laws; however, this version is considered unofficial and each law should be checked against its official printed copy.
- Environmental laws and regulations administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
General laws of MassachusettsCall Number: Law Stacks KFM2429 .M37The official printed version of the General Laws. The General Laws are published every other year. Make sure you are using the copy that contains the most recent publication of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Federal
Code of Federal Regulations
- A searchable version of the Code of Federal Regulations is available through the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR).
Examples of key regulations:
- Title 10 - Energy
- Title 18 - Conservation of Power and Water Resources
- Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries
Note: This online version of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is not considered official. Each regulation should be checked against its official printed copy.
Laws
- Below are some sample laws relevant to environmental law. Links to EPA's summary for each of these are provided.
Clean Air Act
- 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq. (1970)
- Summary (provided by the EPA)
Clean Water Act
- 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq. (1972)
- Summary (provided by the EPA)
Toxic Substances Control Act
- 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq. (1976)
- Summary (provided by the EPA)