Massachusetts § 12O - Department of Telecommunications and Energy Trust Fund
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 12O — Department of Telecommunications and Energy Trust Fund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12O. Department of Telecommunications and Energy Trust Fund
Section 12O. There shall be established upon the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Department of Telecommunications and Energy Trust Fund. There shall be credited to said fund all amounts collected pursuant to the second paragraph of section 18 and any income derived from the investment of amounts credited to the fund. All amounts credited to the fund shall be held in trust and shall be available for expenditure, without further appropriation, by the department of telecommunications and energy commission, for activities of the department related to the regulation of electric companies. Any unexpended balance in the fund at the close of a fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall be available for expenditure in the following fiscal year.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 12O
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 12O cover?
Section 12O ("Department of Telecommunications and Energy Trust Fund") 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 § 12O?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 12O" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 12O apply to my situation?
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