Massachusetts § 13 - State treasurer; death; vacancy; inventory of property and funds
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§ 13. State treasurer; death; vacancy; inventory of property and funds
Section 13. As soon thereafter as may be, and after like notice, the state secretary and the two persons so appointed shall cause the packages to be examined, and a true inventory to be taken of the money and of all bonds, notes, securities, books and such other things pertaining to said office as shall be required by the former treasurer or by his representatives or sureties. A copy of such inventory shall be deposited in the state secretary's office, and copies shall be given on request to any of said persons. The state secretary and said two persons shall safely keep all property so inventoried until a treasurer is duly qualified, to whom they shall deliver the same, taking duplicate receipts from him therefor, one of which shall be deposited with the state secretary and the other with the former treasurer or his legal representatives or sureties.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 13 ("State treasurer; death; vacancy; inventory of property and funds") 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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