Massachusetts § 41A - Delivery of payroll checks to department heads
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 41A — Delivery of payroll checks to department heads, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41A. Delivery of payroll checks to department heads
Section 41A. Notwithstanding the provisions of section thirty-five, the treasurer of a city or town may deliver or cause to be delivered to the head of a municipal department or his designee the payroll checks for the employees of such department, with the approval of the board of selectmen in towns, and of the mayor in cities, or of the city manager in cities operating under a Plan D or Plan E charter.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 41A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 41A cover?
Section 41A ("Delivery of payroll checks to department heads") 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 § 41A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 41A" (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 § 41A apply to my situation?
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