Massachusetts § 41B - Payment of public employees by direct bank credits
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 41B — Payment of public employees by direct bank credits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41B. Payment of public employees by direct bank credits
Section 41B. The treasurer of any city, town or district which accepts this section may pay salaries, wages, or other compensation to any person in the service of such city, town or district by means of deposits to a deposit account or accounts of such person in any one or more savings or cooperative banks, trust companies, or credit unions incorporated in or chartered by the commonwealth; in any one or more national banking associations, federal savings or loan associations or federal credit unions located in the commonwealth; in any one or more banking companies or Morris Plan companies subject to chapter one hundred and seventy-two A; or any one or more savings or loan associations under the supervision of the commissioner of banks; provided, that such person has specifically authorized such deposits, and provided further, that if such deposits are made initially to accounts established for such persons in any one such bank, trust company, credit union, or association, the depository shall have agreed with the treasurer on terms satisfactory to the treasurer for the immediate direct transfer of such deposit to any other such bank, trust company, credit union, or association designated by each such person.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 41B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 41B cover?
Section 41B ("Payment of public employees by direct bank credits") 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 § 41B?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 41B apply to my situation?
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