Massachusetts § 15 - Issuance of special complimentary certificate to officials of other states
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15 — Issuance of special complimentary certificate to officials of other states, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15. Issuance of special complimentary certificate to officials of other states
Section 15. An executive or administrative public official of any state granting similar privileges to such an officer of this commonwealth may hunt any bird or mammal or may fish in any of the inland waters of the commonwealth if he holds a special complimentary certificate entitling him so to do, which certificate the director, with the approval of the governor, is hereby authorized to issue, and the holder of such certificate shall have the same rights and privileges and be subject to the same duties and penalties as if he held a sporting license.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 15
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15 cover?
Section 15 ("Issuance of special complimentary certificate to officials of other states") 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 § 15?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 15" (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 § 15 apply to my situation?
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