Massachusetts § 9 - Return of unwanted state publications
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9 — Return of unwanted state publications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9. Return of unwanted state publications
Section 9. If the trustees of any town library shall vote not to keep or receive any of the books and reports which the state secretary is authorized to send thereto, the secretary, at the request of the supervisor of public records, may discontinue sending them. Any of said books and reports in the custody of any town library may be returned at its expense to the state library, or, with the sanction of the board of library commissioners, may otherwise be exchanged or disposed of.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9 cover?
Section 9 ("Return of unwanted state publications") 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 § 9?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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