Massachusetts § 19A - Time of making transfers called for in general appropriation acts
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19A — Time of making transfers called for in general appropriation acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19A. Time of making transfers called for in general appropriation acts
Section 19A. Whenever a general appropriation act provides that transfers shall be made from a fund, account or receipts, of a specific sum, a percentage of payments, or a sum equivalent to payments, such transfers of a specific sum shall be made upon the effective date of such act, and all other such transfers shall be made monthly unless otherwise provided, except that at the close of a fiscal year, the amount equivalent to payments in a continuing account shall be construed to mean the amount of such appropriation.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19A cover?
Section 19A ("Time of making transfers called for in general appropriation acts") 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 § 19A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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