Massachusetts § 54 - Board of registration in veterinary medicine; power to make by-laws and rules; quorum
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 54 — Board of registration in veterinary medicine; power to make by-laws and rules; quorum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54. Board of registration in veterinary medicine; power to make by-laws and rules; quorum
Section 54. The board of registration in veterinary medicine, in sections fifty-five to sixty, inclusive, called the board, may make by-laws and rules consistent with law necessary to carry out the provisions of said sections. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, provided, however, that at any meeting concerning the revocation of a license a quorum shall be four.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 54
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 54 cover?
Section 54 ("Board of registration in veterinary medicine; power to make by-laws and rules; quorum") 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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