# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 52: Rights by prescription or adverse possession in lands held in name of the authority

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 52
- **Heading:** Rights by prescription or adverse possession in lands held in name of the authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161A / Section 52

## Text

Section 52. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no person shall acquire any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any lands or rights in lands held in the name of the authority, and no person shall accrue any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any such lands or rights in land for the time period during which such lands or rights in land are or were held in the name of the authority.

Section 52. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no person shall acquire any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any lands or rights in lands held in the name of the authority, and no person shall accrue any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any such lands or rights in land for the time period during which such lands or rights in land are or were held in the name of the authority.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 2 Creation of authority; powers; liability for debts and obligations; service of process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 3 Additional powers of authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 4 Separate units of mass transportation facilities and equipment; establishment; lease arrangements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 5 Limitations, conditions, obligations and duties of authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 5B Disposal of stolen, lost or abandoned property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S5B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 6 Ballot question for cities and towns regarding issue of joining transportation area](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 7 Board of directors; term; political party; quorum; powers, responsibilities and obligations; records; meetings; disclosure of financial interests; liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 7A Advisory board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S7A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 8 Financial assistance from commonwealth](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 9 Financial assistance from cities and towns](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 10 Financial assistance from the federal government](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 11 Board policies to increase revenues and to improve operating efficiency; net operating investment per passenger mile ratio](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 12 Temporary notes; trust agreements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S12.md)

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