Massachusetts § 17D - Annual convention of Massachusetts Police Association
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 17D — Annual convention of Massachusetts Police Association, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17D. Annual convention of Massachusetts Police Association
Section 17D. Members of police departments shall be excused from duty and from attendance at a police station or other place for two days without loss of pay while in attendance as an official delegate at the annual convention of the Massachusetts Police Association held within the commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 17D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 17D cover?
Section 17D ("Annual convention of Massachusetts Police Association") 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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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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