# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 3B: Acquisition of rights by prescription or adverse possession

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 3B
- **Heading:** Acquisition of rights by prescription or adverse possession
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 132A / Section 3B

## Text

Section 3B. A person shall not acquire any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any lands or rights in lands of the commonwealth under the control of the department of conservation and recreation.

Section 3B. A person shall not acquire any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any lands or rights in lands of the commonwealth under the control of the department of conservation and recreation.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 1 Bequests, restitutions or gifts; Conservation Trust](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S1.md)
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- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 1E Duties of bureau of recreation; expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S1E.md)
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- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 1G Absence or disability of chiefs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S1G.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 1H Duties of director of the division of state parks and recreation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S1H.md)
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- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 2A Long-term programs; powers of commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S2A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 2B Nature of use of acquired lands](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S2B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 2C Planning, construction and maintenance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S2C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 2D Development and improvement; powers of commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S2D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 3 Purchase or lease of land lying outside of urban parks district; recreational facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIX_C132A_S3.md)

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