Massachusetts § 122 - Use of incorrect meter; refund
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 122 — Use of incorrect meter; refund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 122. Use of incorrect meter; refund
Section 122. Whoever, being engaged in the sale of electricity, maintains upon the premises of a customer for the purpose of determining the charge to be made for electricity supplied to him a meter, demand indicator or other mechanical device or appliance which is found upon examination and test, as provided in section one hundred and twenty, to register incorrectly as against such customer, shall refund to him such an amount as, if not agreed upon, shall, upon application of the customer and after opportunity given to the vendor to be heard, be determined by the department.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 122
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 122 cover?
Section 122 ("Use of incorrect meter; refund") 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.
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