Massachusetts § 63 - Appeals; rehearing; fee; finality of decision
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 63 — Appeals; rehearing; fee; finality of decision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63. Appeals; rehearing; fee; finality of decision
Section 63. A person who is refused a certificate of competency, or whose certificate is revoked, may appeal from such decision to the issuing authority, who shall grant a rehearing of the case by a board of five examiners, no one of whom shall have acted as an examiner in the former instance; provided, that in the case of a person desiring to appeal from a refusal to issue to him a certificate of competency such appeal is accompanied by a fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven. Their decision shall be final if approved by head of said issuing authority.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 63
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 63 cover?
Section 63 ("Appeals; rehearing; fee; finality of decision") 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 § 63?
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