Massachusetts § 27 - Board of registration in veterinary medicine; meetings; officers

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 27 — Board of registration in veterinary medicine; meetings; officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 27. Board of registration in veterinary medicine; meetings; officers

Section 27. The members of the board shall meet in February of each year, at such time and place as they shall determine, and shall immediately organize by electing a chairman and a secretary, who shall hold their respective offices for one year. The board shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as it may determine. The secretary shall keep suitable books in which shall be an accurate record of all the proceedings of the board, and shall perform such duties as the rules and regulations of said board shall direct.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 27 cover?

Section 27 ("Board of registration in veterinary medicine; meetings; officers") 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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