Massachusetts § 14 - Reciprocal agreements
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 14 — Reciprocal agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14. Reciprocal agreements
Section 14. The department is hereby authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states regarding the interstate transportation of poor and indigent persons, and to arrange for the acceptance and support of persons receiving public aid in other states, in accordance with the terms of such reciprocal agreements. The department is hereby further authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states to provide for the support and care of persons receiving aid under chapter one hundred and eighteen or corresponding provisions of law in such other states, during the period of change of residence between states, as provided by section four A of said chapter one hundred and eighteen.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 14
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 14 cover?
Section 14 ("Reciprocal agreements") 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 § 14?
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