Massachusetts § 3D - Supervision of state printing by state purchasing agent
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3D — Supervision of state printing by state purchasing agent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3D. Supervision of state printing by state purchasing agent
Section 3D. The state purchasing agent shall supervise the state printing and all publications by the commonwealth shall be printed under the agent's direction; provided, that this section shall not apply to topographic maps issued by state departments, to legislative printing or to publications required to be issued by the state secretary under sections 2 to 4, inclusive, or under chapter 90 of the resolves of 1920 or any other special law. All publications by the commonwealth shall be distributed under the direction of the state secretary unless otherwise provided.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 3D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3D cover?
Section 3D ("Supervision of state printing by state purchasing agent") 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 § 3D?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 3D" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 3D apply to my situation?
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