Massachusetts § 36 - Powers of treasurer; prosecution of actions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 36 — Powers of treasurer; prosecution of actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36. Powers of treasurer; prosecution of actions
Section 36. He may in his own name and official capacity prosecute actions upon bonds, notes or other securities given to him or to his predecessors in office; and unless otherwise provided, he or the chief or superintendent of police or other police officer of the town may prosecute for trespasses committed in or on any public building or enclosure belonging to or within the town. If a public building or enclosure is owned in part by the town and in part by the county, such prosecution may be instituted by the treasurer of either the town or the county.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 36
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 36 cover?
Section 36 ("Powers of treasurer; prosecution of actions") 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 § 36?
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