Massachusetts § 176 - Non-resident as special police officer
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 176 — Non-resident as special police officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176. Non-resident as special police officer
Section 176. If, in an emergency, special police officers are appointed, under the name of police officers or any other name, to act as police officers for quelling a riot or disturbance or for protecting property, no non-resident of the commonwealth shall be so appointed unless he is a regular employee of the person whose property he is so appointed to protect.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 176
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 176 cover?
Section 176 ("Non-resident as special police officer") 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 § 176?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 176" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 176 apply to my situation?
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