Massachusetts § 17B - Selected writings of John Adams; exhibition in state house

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 17B — Selected writings of John Adams; exhibition in state house, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 17B. Selected writings of John Adams; exhibition in state house

Section 17B. The superintendent shall set apart and maintain a suitable area located in Doric Hall in the state house for the use of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, such area to be under the charge of said Commission, subject to this section. The area thus set apart shall be used for exhibiting, under the direction of the editor-in-chief of the Adams Papers, selected writings of John Adams.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 17B cover?

Section 17B ("Selected writings of John Adams; exhibition in state house") 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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