Massachusetts § 3F - Copies of agency publications; retention; electronic availability
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3F — Copies of agency publications; retention; electronic availability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3F. Copies of agency publications; retention; electronic availability
Section 3F. Each state agency shall also provide 2 copies of its publication, as defined in section 39 of chapter 6 to the state secretary, 1 of which shall be retained for 2 years as a reference copy. The state secretary shall determine which publications are of sufficient public interest and may then either provide for electronic availability of such publications, reproduce the publications in appropriate quantities or acquire the publications in appropriate quantities directly from the issuing agency, at the cost of printing, for distribution by said secretary.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 3F
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3F cover?
Section 3F ("Copies of agency publications; retention; electronic availability") 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 § 3F?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 3F" (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 § 3F apply to my situation?
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