Massachusetts § 41 - Bonds, etc., of commonwealth; custody
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 41 — Bonds, etc., of commonwealth; custody, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41. Bonds, etc., of commonwealth; custody
Section 41. The state treasurer shall have the custody and keep a separate account of all notes, bonds and mortgages belonging to the commonwealth, and shall receive all money accruing therefrom. All deeds and instruments conveying real estate to the commonwealth shall, when recorded, be deposited with and safely kept by the state treasurer. Such records shall not include those pertaining to real property acquired for the use of state agencies, under sections 32, 33 and 39 of chapter 7C.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 41
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 41 cover?
Section 41 ("Bonds, etc., of commonwealth; custody") 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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