Massachusetts § 60 - Nomination papers; contents

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 60 — Nomination papers; contents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 60. Nomination papers; contents

Section 60. Section forty-five shall apply to nomination papers for city and town primaries, except that in towns such nomination papers may contain the names of candidates for any or all of the offices to be filled at the town election, but the number of names of candidates on such paper for any one office shall not exceed the number to be elected thereto.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 60

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 60 cover?

Section 60 ("Nomination papers; contents") 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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