Massachusetts § 30 - Voting place or precinct seals; use and custody
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 30 — Voting place or precinct seals; use and custody, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30. Voting place or precinct seals; use and custody
Section 30. The city or town clerk shall furnish to the clerk of each voting place or precinct a seal of suitable device with a designation thereon of such voting place or precinct; and such seal shall be used in sealing all envelopes or other containers required by law to be used at elections. The clerk of the voting place or precinct shall retain custody of the seal, and shall, at the end of his term of office, deliver it, with the records of the voting place or precinct and other official documents in his custody to the city or town clerk.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 30
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 30 cover?
Section 30 ("Voting place or precinct seals; use and custody") 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 § 30?
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