Massachusetts § 77 - Enforcement of statutes; supervisors of attendance; appointment; powers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 77 — Enforcement of statutes; supervisors of attendance; appointment; powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77. Enforcement of statutes; supervisors of attendance; appointment; powers
Section 77. Sections sixty-nine to seventy-three, inclusive, relating to minors engaged in the occupations mentioned in section sixty-nine, shall be enforced by supervisors of attendance, who are hereby vested with full police powers for the purpose, and by police officers. The school committee of each city may appoint or designate one or more special supervisors of attendance to have supervision over minors engaged in such occupations and over the enforcement of said sections.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 77
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 77 cover?
Section 77 ("Enforcement of statutes; supervisors of attendance; appointment; powers") 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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