Massachusetts § 11 - Annual examination of marks; certification
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Annual examination of marks; certification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Annual examination of marks; certification
Section 11. Such vessels shall have their marks examined annually in June by a sworn weigher; and if the marks agree with the former certificates, he shall certify the same accordingly; otherwise he shall keep such certificates, which shall be admitted in evidence in any prosecution against the master or owner of such vessel under this chapter, and such vessel shall be weighed again. For the services required by this section he shall receive one dollar and fifty cents.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Annual examination of marks; certification") 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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