Massachusetts § 37 - Certificate accompanying sample of beverages to be analyzed; contents
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 37 — Certificate accompanying sample of beverages to be analyzed; contents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37. Certificate accompanying sample of beverages to be analyzed; contents
Section 37. A certificate shall accompany each sample of beverages sent for analysis by an officer to the department of state police stating from whom the beverages were seized, the date of the seizure and the name and residence of the officer who seized said beverages. Said department shall note upon said certificate the date of the receipt and the analysis of said alcoholic beverages and the percentage of the alcohol or the composition and quality of said beverages, as the case may be, as required by section thirty-six on a form prescribed by said department of state police.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 37
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 37 cover?
Section 37 ("Certificate accompanying sample of beverages to be analyzed; contents") 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 § 37?
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