Massachusetts § 112 - Notice by local board to department
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 112 — Notice by local board to department, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 112. Notice by local board to department
Section 112. If the board of health of a town has had notice of a case of any disease declared by the department dangerous to the public health therein, it shall within twenty-four hours thereafter give notice thereof to the department, stating the name and the location of the patient so afflicted, and upon request the department shall forthwith certify any such reports to the department of public welfare.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 112
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 112 cover?
Section 112 ("Notice by local board to department") 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 § 112?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 112 apply to my situation?
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