Massachusetts § 67 - Sale of prison-made goods; proceeds

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 67 — Sale of prison-made goods; proceeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 67. Sale of prison-made goods; proceeds

Section 67. Goods manufactured in any of the institutions named in section fifty-one shall, with the approval of the commissioner, be sold by the superintendent of the correctional institution of the commonwealth, the superintendent or keeper of the jails or houses of correction thereof at not less than the wholesale market price prevailing at the time of sale for goods of the same description and quality. The proceeds of such sales shall be paid by the purchasers to the respective institutions from which the goods are delivered.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 67

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 67 cover?

Section 67 ("Sale of prison-made goods; proceeds") 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 § 67?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 67" (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 § 67 apply to my situation?

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