Massachusetts § 24 - Federal grants; acceptance, custody and disposition

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24 — Federal grants; acceptance, custody and disposition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 24. Federal grants; acceptance, custody and disposition

Section 24. Any county officer or department may, with the approval of the county commissioners, accept any grant from the federal government for the use or benefit of the county or any activity, institution or board. The county treasurer shall be the custodian of such grant, which shall be held as a separate account and expended for the purposes of such grant.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24 cover?

Section 24 ("Federal grants; acceptance, custody and disposition") 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 § 24?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 24" (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 § 24 apply to my situation?

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