Massachusetts § 116 - Acceptance of gifts
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 116 — Acceptance of gifts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 116. Acceptance of gifts
Section 116. The adjutant general, with the approval of the commander-in-chief, may accept on behalf of the commonwealth any gift or bequest of personal property to or for the use of the military forces of the commonwealth, and shall forthwith transfer any money or securities so received to the state treasurer who shall administer the same as provided in section seventeen A of chapter ten.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 116
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 116 cover?
Section 116 ("Acceptance of gifts") 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 § 116?
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