Massachusetts § 30 - Seizure of false, forged or counterfeit bills, notes or bonds or counterfeiter's tools; destruction; return
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§ 30. Seizure of false, forged or counterfeit bills, notes or bonds or counterfeiter's tools; destruction; return
Section 30. When false, forged or counterfeit bank bills or notes, or forged or counterfeit notes or bonds of any state or corporation, or plates, dies or other tools, instruments or implements used by counterfeiters, or designed for the forging or making of false or counterfeit notes, coin or bills, or worthless bank bills or notes not current described in sections twenty-seven and twenty-eight, come to the knowledge of a sheriff, constable, police officer or other officer of justice, he shall immediately seize and take possession of and deliver them into the custody of the superior court, which shall cause them to be destroyed by an officer of the court, who shall make return to the court of his doings in the premises.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 30
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 30 cover?
Section 30 ("Seizure of false, forged or counterfeit bills, notes or bonds or counterfeiter's tools; destruction; return") 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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