Massachusetts § 11 - Receiving of persons

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Receiving of persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11. Receiving of persons

Section 11. The superintendent, subject to the rules and regulations of the hospital, shall receive any person sent with a proper certificate from the department of transitional assistance, or from the department of public health, or from a board of health, or from the institutions department of the city of Boston, or from some one duly authorized by said boards or said departments, and shall provide for them under the rules and regulations made under section four.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?

Section 11 ("Receiving of persons") 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 § 11?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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