Massachusetts § 117 - District elections; provision for election equipment; liability for expenses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 117 — District elections; provision for election equipment; liability for expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 117. District elections; provision for election equipment; liability for expenses
Section 117. The town where a district is situated shall provide for said district an official ballot box and other necessary election paraphernalia when they are required for use in elections in that district, but all expense incurred in any election in the district shall be borne by the district. In districts composed of parts of two or more towns the ballot box and election paraphernalia shall be furnished by the town where the election is actually held.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 117
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 117 cover?
Section 117 ("District elections; provision for election equipment; liability for expenses") 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 § 117?
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