Massachusetts § 117 - Steam boiler insurance; term of policy
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 117 — Steam boiler insurance; term of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 117. Steam boiler insurance; term of policy
Section 117. No company shall issue a policy of insurance on a steam boiler for a longer period than three years. This provision shall not apply to policies issued under authority of section twenty-two A which, as part of the coverage thereof, insure real or personal property against loss or damage by fire at residential locations or which, as part of the coverage thereof, insure the output of a manufacturer against such loss or damage by fire only at locations other than his manufacturing premises.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 117
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 117 cover?
Section 117 ("Steam boiler insurance; term of policy") 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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