Massachusetts § 36 - Expenditures for state library; approval of accounts
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 36 — Expenditures for state library; approval of accounts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36. Expenditures for state library; approval of accounts
Section 36. The trustees of the state library may expend such sums annually as the general court may appropriate for permanent assistants and clerks, for books, maps, papers, periodicals and other material for the library and for binding the same and for incidental expenses including binding their report. All accounts for the maintenance of the state library shall be approved by the trustees thereof or by such person as may be designated for the purpose in a vote of said trustees who shall, nevertheless, remain responsible for such approval.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 36
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 36 cover?
Section 36 ("Expenditures for state library; approval of accounts") 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 § 36?
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