Massachusetts § 97E - Chief of police; attendance at conventions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 97E — Chief of police; attendance at conventions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97E. Chief of police; attendance at conventions
Section 97E. In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, the chief of police may, without loss of pay or vacation time, attend the annual convention of the New England Association of Chiefs of Police and the annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 97E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 97E cover?
Section 97E ("Chief of police; attendance at conventions") 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 § 97E?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 97E apply to my situation?
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