Massachusetts § 45A - Commissioners in towns under five thousand population
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 45A — Commissioners in towns under five thousand population, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45A. Commissioners in towns under five thousand population
Section 45A. If a town having less than five thousand inhabitants votes to accept this section, the board of selectmen of such town shall thereafter have all the powers and duties of commissioners of trust funds, as provided in sections forty-five and forty-seven, until such time as the number of inhabitants of said town shall exceed five thousand.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 45A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 45A cover?
Section 45A ("Commissioners in towns under five thousand population") 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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