Massachusetts § 238 - Weighers of coal
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 238 — Weighers of coal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 238. Weighers of coal
Section 238. The mayor or selectmen shall annually appoint, and may remove, weighers of coal, one of whom at least shall not be engaged in the business of selling coal, who shall be sworn to the faithful performance of their duty, and by whom all coal shall be weighed. No person shall be ineligible for appointment in a town because of the fact that he is not a resident thereof, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in any city charter. Women shall be eligible for appointment as weighers of coal.
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 238 cover?
Section 238 ("Weighers of coal") 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.
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