Massachusetts § 50 - Vacancies caused by withdrawal; nominations to fill; objections
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 50 — Vacancies caused by withdrawal; nominations to fill; objections, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50. Vacancies caused by withdrawal; nominations to fill; objections
Section 50. In cases of withdrawal, nominations to fill vacancies shall be filed with the state secretary within seventy-two week day hours succeeding five o'clock in the afternoon of the last day for filing withdrawals.
They shall be open to objections in the same manner, so far as practicable, as other nominations.
No vacancy caused by withdrawal shall be filled before the withdrawal has been filed.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 50
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 50 cover?
Section 50 ("Vacancies caused by withdrawal; nominations to fill; objections") 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?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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