Massachusetts § 14B - Applicability of chapter to cities and towns governed by special law
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 14B — Applicability of chapter to cities and towns governed by special law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14B. Applicability of chapter to cities and towns governed by special law
Section 14B. In cities and towns in which the duty of listing residents for the purposes of determining their right to vote is performed by officers other than registrars or assistant registrars, the provisions of this chapter relative to registrars and assistant registrars shall apply to such officers when performing like duties in such cities and towns, except as otherwise expressly provided in any special law or in this section. Where in any special law April first is stated as the date as of which the legal residence of any person shall be determined, such residence shall be determined as of January first instead of April first, and if any provision of this chapter contains a date for the performance of an official act by a board of registrars, registrar or assistant registrar, and by special law a different date is fixed for the performance of such act in any city or town by the same or any other board or officer, the earlier of such dates shall in such city or town prevail over the later date.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 14B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 14B cover?
Section 14B ("Applicability of chapter to cities and towns governed by special law") 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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