Massachusetts § 17A - Trust funds; military forces; authority to receive; duties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 17A — Trust funds; military forces; authority to receive; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17A. Trust funds; military forces; authority to receive; duties
Section 17A. The state treasurer shall receive all funds given to the commonwealth for the use of the military forces as provided in section one hundred and four A of chapter thirty-three. The said funds, if in cash, shall be invested safely by the state treasurer, or, if in securities, he may hold them in their original form or, upon the approval of the governor and council, sell them and reinvest the proceeds in securities which are legal investments for the commonwealth sinking funds. Upon the request of the adjutant general, approved by the governor and council, he shall expend such funds or any part thereof for the use of the military forces of the commonwealth. He shall be held responsible for the faithful management of said funds in the same manner as for other funds held by him in his official capacity.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 17A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 17A cover?
Section 17A ("Trust funds; military forces; authority to receive; duties") 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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