Massachusetts § 111C - Attendance by employee veterans at funerals or memorial services for veterans
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 111C — Attendance by employee veterans at funerals or memorial services for veterans, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 111C. Attendance by employee veterans at funerals or memorial services for veterans
Section 111C. Any employee of a city or town who is a veteran, as defined in section one of chapter thirty-one, may, when authorized by the mayor or selectmen, attend, without loss of pay, the funeral or memorial services of a veteran, as so defined, or of any person dying under other than dishonorable circumstances while serving in the army, navy, coast guard, marine corps or air force of the United States in time of war or insurrection.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 111C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 111C cover?
Section 111C ("Attendance by employee veterans at funerals or memorial services for veterans") 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 § 111C?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 111C" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Massachusetts official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
How does Massachusetts § 111C apply to my situation?
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