Massachusetts § 32D - Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; records
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 32D — Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32D. Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; records
Section 32D. Every lessor shall keep or cause to be kept a proper written record of every motor vehicle or trailer leased by him in the course of the business described in section thirty-two C. Such record shall have columns and headings substantially as follows:
Each entry in such record shall be made at the time of leasing or at the time of terminating the lease, as the case may be, and shall be legibly written in ink or with an indelible pencil. Such record shall be kept in some convenient place and shall be open at all times during the ordinary business hours of the lessor to the inspection of the registrar and his agents, and, upon written request therefor by the official in charge of the police department of the town, of any constable or police officer thereof. Such records shall not be destroyed until twelve months after their respective dates.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 32D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 32D cover?
Section 32D ("Leasing motor vehicles on mileage basis; 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 § 32D?
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