Massachusetts § 141 - Fees for weighing cattle
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 141 — Fees for weighing cattle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 141. Fees for weighing cattle
Section 141. Fees for weighing cattle shall be paid by the vendor and, unless otherwise established in a town by town meeting action and in a city by city council action, and in a town with no town meeting by town council action, by adoption of appropriate by-laws and ordinances to set such fees, shall be twenty cents for each of the first five cattle, fifteen cents for each of the second five, ten cents each from eleventh to the twentieth, inclusive, and five cents for each cattle weighed above twenty; also twelve and one-half cents for each certificate, which shall contain the weight of each of the cattle weighed for one person unless the vender requests a division thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 141
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 141 cover?
Section 141 ("Fees for weighing cattle") 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 § 141?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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