Massachusetts § 4F - Distribution of judicial decisions and General Laws to cities and towns
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 4F — Distribution of judicial decisions and General Laws to cities and towns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4F. Distribution of judicial decisions and General Laws to cities and towns
Section 4F. The state secretary shall furnish to every city and town the reports of the decisions of the supreme judicial court from time to time, as published, and shall furnish to every town hereafter incorporated a full set of said decisions, the index-digest of those decisions, a copy of the General Laws, and copies of all such books and documents in the secretary's office as shall have been previously furnished to towns by the commonwealth; but the clerk of such town shall first file with the secretary a certificate that the town has made suitable provision for the preservation and convenient use of such books and documents.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 4F
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 4F cover?
Section 4F ("Distribution of judicial decisions and General Laws to cities and towns") 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 § 4F?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 4F" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Massachusetts official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
How does Massachusetts § 4F apply to my situation?
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