Massachusetts § 50 - Required books or records of assessors; explanatory notes
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 50 — Required books or records of assessors; explanatory notes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50. Required books or records of assessors; explanatory notes
Section 50. The books or records required by section 45 shall contain a copy of this section, sections 43, 44, 45 and 46, and the certificates required by law to be signed by the assessors, with any explanatory notes as the commissioner considers necessary to secure uniformity of returns under the several headings.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 50
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 50 cover?
Section 50 ("Required books or records of assessors; explanatory notes") 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 § 50?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 50" (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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