Massachusetts § 44 - Reports of municipal statistics; publication
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 44 — Reports of municipal statistics; publication, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44. Reports of municipal statistics; publication
Section 44. The commissioner of revenue may obtain and compile statistics about the financial affairs of cities and towns and other information of public interest pertaining to municipal affairs. Such statistics and other information the commissioner deems relevant may be published and distributed through such means and methods as the commissioner shall choose. The commissioner may also publish, at such intervals as is considered advisable, the director's bulletins or special reports on municipal affairs.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 44
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 44 cover?
Section 44 ("Reports of municipal statistics; publication") 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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