Massachusetts § 111D - Vacations for police and firemen
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 111D — Vacations for police and firemen, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 111D. Vacations for police and firemen
Section 111D. In any city or town which accepts this section, all members of its regular police or fire force may be granted a vacation without loss of pay. Such vacations shall be computed in the following manner:—
For five years' service, but less than ten years' service, a vacation of three weeks.
For ten years' service or more, a vacation of four weeks.
Section one hundred and eleven shall not apply to the members of the regular or permanent police or fire force in any such city or town.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 111D cover?
Section 111D ("Vacations for police and firemen") 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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