Massachusetts § 104 - Establishment of purchasing department; submission to electorate
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 104 — Establishment of purchasing department; submission to electorate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 104. Establishment of purchasing department; submission to electorate
Section 104. A city council, with the approval of the mayor, may vote to submit the preceding section to the qualified voters of the city at any annual city election, in the form of the following question to be placed upon the ballot:
If a majority of the voters voting thereon shall vote in the affirmative, said section shall take effect in that city.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 104
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 104 cover?
Section 104 ("Establishment of purchasing department; submission to electorate") 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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