Massachusetts § 3C - Validity of license; time period
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3C — Validity of license; time period, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3C. Validity of license; time period
Section 3C. A license shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue unless sooner suspended or revoked and shall be renewed by the division annually thereafter without examination, upon payment of the fee prescribed in section three. Applications for renewals of licenses shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall be made on forms furnished by the division. Such application forms shall be mailed by the division to each auctioneer registered with the division, together with notice of the expiration of his license, not less than thirty days prior to such expiration.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 3C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3C cover?
Section 3C ("Validity of license; time period") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 3C?
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