Massachusetts § 148 - Acceptance and use of gifts
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 148 — Acceptance and use of gifts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 148. Acceptance and use of gifts
Section 148. The commission is hereby authorized and empowered to accept and use gifts made unconditionally by will or otherwise for carrying out the provisions of sections one hundred and twenty-nine to one hundred and forty-nine, inclusive. Gifts made under such conditions as in the judgment of the commission are proper and consistent with said provisions may be so accepted and shall be held, invested, reinvested and the principal and interest may be used in accordance with the conditions of the gift and may be expended under the order or the approval of the commission without specific appropriation.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 148
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 148 cover?
Section 148 ("Acceptance and use of gifts") 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 § 148?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 148" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 148 apply to my situation?
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