Massachusetts § 62Q - Powers and duties of trustees; management; admissions; approval
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 62Q — Powers and duties of trustees; management; admissions; approval, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62Q. Powers and duties of trustees; management; admissions; approval
Section 62Q. The said trustees shall have the same powers and shall perform the same duties in the management and control of the said hospital for state wards as are vested in and required of them in their administration and control of the hospital school under sections sixty-two J to sixty-two O, inclusive, so far as applicable. No state wards shall be admitted to or received at the said hospital without the approval of the trustees and the written order of an authorized agent of the department, nor released from said hospital without notice to the said department.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 62Q
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 62Q cover?
Section 62Q ("Powers and duties of trustees; management; admissions; approval") 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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