Massachusetts § 18A - Veteran memorabilia; state house exhibits; records
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 18A — Veteran memorabilia; state house exhibits; records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18A. Veteran memorabilia; state house exhibits; records
Section 18A. The superintendent is hereby authorized to display flags, artifacts, documents, photographs, uniforms, medals and other relics and mementos of veterans on the fourth floor of the state house and may provide space, arrangements and designation for such exhibits and to change such exhibits, from time to time in consultation with the secretary of veterans services. Said secretary shall review such exhibits from time to time. Said secretary may communicate with veterans and veterans organizations, inform them of such exhibits, elicit their interest and contributions and receive such memorabilia as the secretary and the superintendent deem appropriate to properly display and exhibit in a fashion to remember and honor appropriately those veterans who served the nation. Said superintendent shall exercise proper care, custody and preservation of such memorabilia and keep a record of all such items. Such record shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 18A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 18A cover?
Section 18A ("Veteran memorabilia; state house exhibits; records") 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 § 18A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 18A" (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 § 18A apply to my situation?
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