An Act relative to municipal land ownership

This bill prohibits any municipality in Massachusetts from owning land that is located within the geographical boundaries of another municipality. It requires that if a municipality accidentally takes possession of such land, it must sell the property through a private sale or public auction within 180 days. Before selling, the municipality must notify the neighboring town and offer them a 60-day window to match any genuine purchase offer. The law includes specific rules for conducting public auctions and transferring the title to the new owner. The changes will not take effect until two years after the bill is passed.