Massachusetts § 13 - Assignment to duty; powers and duties; compensation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13 — Assignment to duty; powers and duties; compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13. Assignment to duty; powers and duties; compensation
Section 13. The mayor, chief of police or city marshal of a city in which such reserve force is established may assign the members thereof to duty in said city whenever and for such length of time as said mayor, chief of police or marshal may deem necessary; and when on duty the members of said reserve force shall have all the powers and duties of members of the regular police force of said city. The compensation of the members of said reserve force shall be fixed by the city council.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 13
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13 cover?
Section 13 ("Assignment to duty; powers and duties; compensation") 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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