Massachusetts § 27 - Reciprocal agreements

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 27 — Reciprocal agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27. Reciprocal agreements

Section 27. The division may enter into reciprocal agreements with the appropriate authority of any other state or of the United States for the purpose of exchanging information with respect to charitable organizations, professional fund-raising counsel, commercial co-venturers and professional solicitors. Pursuant to such agreements the division may accept information filed by a charitable organization with the appropriate authority of another state or of the United States in lieu of the information required to be filed by the charitable organization in accordance with the provisions of sections eighteen to thirty-five, inclusive, if such information is substantially similar to the information required under said sections.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 27

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 27 cover?

Section 27 ("Reciprocal agreements") 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 § 27?

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