Massachusetts § 15 - Discharge of surety on bond; notice
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15 — Discharge of surety on bond; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15. Discharge of surety on bond; notice
Section 15. A surety upon the bond of a pilot desiring to be discharged from liability thereon shall give notice thereof to the commissioners, and shall also give written notice to such pilot, which may be served by a constable, and shall, with the return of the constable thereon, be filed with the state treasurer, and at the expiration of thirty days therefrom, the liability of such surety for the subsequent acts of said pilot shall cease. If a pilot so notified fails to furnish a new bond before the expiration of said thirty days, his commission shall be void.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15 cover?
Section 15 ("Discharge of surety on bond; notice") 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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