Massachusetts § 62A - Punishment duty; police officers or firefighters employed by cities or towns
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 62A — Punishment duty; police officers or firefighters employed by cities or towns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62A. Punishment duty; police officers or firefighters employed by cities or towns
Section 62A. Notwithstanding the provisions of section sixty-two punishment duty shall not be imposed upon any police officer or firefighter, who is employed by a city or town subject to the provisions of this chapter, unless such police officer or firefighter assents thereto. This section shall take effect in a city or town upon its acceptance and shall become ineffective in any city or town which rescinds its acceptance in the same manner as it was accepted.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 62A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 62A cover?
Section 62A ("Punishment duty; police officers or firefighters employed by cities or 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 § 62A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 62A" (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 § 62A apply to my situation?
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