Massachusetts § 14 - State treasurer; duplicate receipts by new treasurer
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 14 — State treasurer; duplicate receipts by new treasurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14. State treasurer; duplicate receipts by new treasurer
Section 14. The new state treasurer shall, upon his election or appointment and qualification, give duplicate receipts for all property of the commonwealth transmitted to him, one of which shall be deposited with the state secretary; and such receipts shall be sufficient evidence for his predecessor of the delivery of said property, and shall be his sufficient discharge therefor.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 14
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 14 cover?
Section 14 ("State treasurer; duplicate receipts by new treasurer") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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