Massachusetts § 24 - Lists of candidates; instructions for voters; supplies; defacement or destruction
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24 — Lists of candidates; instructions for voters; supplies; defacement or destruction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24. Lists of candidates; instructions for voters; supplies; defacement or destruction
Section 24. Whoever, before a primary or election, wilfully defaces or destroys any list of candidates posted according to law, or, during a primary, caucus or election, wilfully defaces, tears down, removes or destroys any card of instruction or specimen ballot posted for the instruction of voters, or during a primary, caucus or election, wilfully removes or destroys any of the supplies or conveniences furnished to enable a voter to prepare his ballot, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24 cover?
Section 24 ("Lists of candidates; instructions for voters; supplies; defacement or destruction") 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 § 24?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 24" (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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