Massachusetts § 25A - Registration of articles

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 25A — Registration of articles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 25A. Registration of articles

Section 25A. A person engaged in the business of supplying or furnishing for hire or compensation on a rental or lease basis clean laundered garments, towels, aprons, bed linen or table linen who uses his name and the word ''registered'' on such articles or supplies may register such articles or supplies by filing in the office of the clerk of the city or town where his principal place of business is situated, and also in the office of the state secretary, a description of the name so used by him, and paying the fee provided by clause (64) of section thirty-four of chapter two hundred and sixty-two, and shall publish such description once in each of three successive weeks in a newspaper having a circulation in the city or town where the description has been filed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 25A

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 25A cover?

Section 25A ("Registration of articles") 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 § 25A?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 25A apply to my situation?

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