An Act relative to agricultural crop and property destruction
This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify liability for damaging agricultural property. It directly affects farmers whose crops or property are damaged and individuals operating off-highway vehicles or removing property without permission. The key change makes it legally liable for anyone who damages crops or agricultural property (including devices) through improper vehicle use or without the owner's permission. Owners can now seek compensation through civil court for these specific violations. The amendment updates existing law to explicitly include damage caused by vehicles or devices on agricultural land.
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