Massachusetts § 57A - Certain provisions of Secs. 6, 8 and 16 applicable to certain veterans
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 57A — Certain provisions of Secs. 6, 8 and 16 applicable to certain veterans, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57A. Certain provisions of Secs. 6, 8 and 16 applicable to certain veterans
Section 57A. The provisions of subdivision (3) of section six, the provisions of section eight and the provisions of subdivision (4) of section sixteen, shall apply to any veteran whose retirement is to become effective on or after January first, nineteen hundred and forty-six, under the provisions of section fifty-six or fifty-seven; provided, that the retiring authority shall act in place of the retirement board in the case of any such veteran so retired; and provided, that the expense of any medical examination of any such veteran shall be paid from the same source from which his compensation was paid.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 57A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 57A cover?
Section 57A ("Certain provisions of Secs. 6, 8 and 16 applicable to certain veterans") 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 § 57A?
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