Massachusetts § 60M - Determination of services as practice of architecture; finality; fraud
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 60M — Determination of services as practice of architecture; finality; fraud, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60M. Determination of services as practice of architecture; finality; fraud
Section 60M. The determination of any person, or of any officer, board or commission of the commonwealth or of any political subdivision thereof, who makes a contract to have services performed for him or it, that the principal services to be performed thereunder involve the practice of architecture, shall be final, unless said determination was made in bad faith, or was fraudulent, capricious or arbitrary.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 60M
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 60M cover?
Section 60M ("Determination of services as practice of architecture; finality; fraud") 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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