Massachusetts § 8I - Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; description
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§ 8I. Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; description
Section 8I. The identification card shall resemble in appearance, so far as is practicable, a license to operate motor vehicles. It shall adequately describe the registrant, and bear the following:—''Commonwealth of Massachusetts''—''identification card No. '', ''this card is provided solely for the purpose of establishing that the bearer described on the card was not a holder of a valid license to operate motor vehicles as of the date of issuance of this card''. The identification card shall be sealed in transparent plastic or similar substance.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8I
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8I cover?
Section 8I ("Identification cards for persons not possessing motor vehicle licenses; description") 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 § 8I?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 8I" (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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