Massachusetts § 48 - Civil service preparatory courses; advertisement
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 48 — Civil service preparatory courses; advertisement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48. Civil service preparatory courses; advertisement
Section 48. Any school or person offering courses in preparation for civil service examinations shall cause to be printed in bold type on all its advertisements and circulars and all contracts to be entered into with prospective students a statement that disabled veterans who qualify for appointment must be given preference for appointment over veterans and non-veterans and that veterans must be given preference over non-veterans. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 48
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 48 cover?
Section 48 ("Civil service preparatory courses; advertisement") 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 § 48?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 48" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 48 apply to my situation?
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