Massachusetts § 17 - Board of registration in optometry; meetings; officers; secretary's bond
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 17 — Board of registration in optometry; meetings; officers; secretary's bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17. Board of registration in optometry; meetings; officers; secretary's bond
Section 17. The board shall annually meet in the month of October at such time and place as it shall determine, and shall organize by electing a chairman and secretary, who shall be members of the board, and who shall hold their respective offices for one year. The board shall hold additional meetings at such times and places as it shall determine, or upon call of the chairman. The secretary shall give to the state treasurer a bond, with sufficient sureties to be approved by the governor and council, for the faithful performance of his duties.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 17 cover?
Section 17 ("Board of registration in optometry; meetings; officers; secretary's bond") 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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