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Non-development covenants

M.G.L. c. 20, § 22
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c. 20, § 22. Non-development covenants Section 22. Notwithstanding the requirements of sections forty F to forty I, inclusive, of chapter seven, the department may acquire non-development covenants for terms of limited duration. The department shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section. Non-development covenants for terms of limited duration shall be exempt from any regulations that require an appraisal, an environmental site assessment and a survey. The department may require other expedited requirements appropriate for the duration of the non-development covenant.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter20/Section22Fetched: 10/20/2026

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