Massachusetts § 3 - Neglect of duty; registrars or assistants, listing board members, or police officers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3 — Neglect of duty; registrars or assistants, listing board members, or police officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3. Neglect of duty; registrars or assistants, listing board members, or police officers
Section 3. A registrar, assistant registrar or a member of a listing board or a police officer in a city or town having a listing board upon whom a duty is imposed by any law relating to the listing or registration of voters, who refuses or wilfully fails to perform such duty, or who wilfully performs it contrary to law, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 3
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3 cover?
Section 3 ("Neglect of duty; registrars or assistants, listing board members, or police officers") 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 § 3?
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