Massachusetts § 13 - Duties of departments of veterans' services
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13 — Duties of departments of veterans' services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13. Duties of departments of veterans' services
Section 13. Said departments shall acquire and have on hand copies of current booklets and other printed matter pertaining to the statutory rights of veterans provided under state and federal laws. They may call at any time upon any department, board, division or commission of the commonwealth for such assistance as may be necessary in carrying out their functions. They shall also work in close coordination with existing federal agencies established for the aid of such veterans, and they shall enlist the support of hospitals within their respective communities or districts for carrying out the purposes of sections ten to fourteen, inclusive.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13 cover?
Section 13 ("Duties of departments of veterans' services") 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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