Massachusetts § 7 - Unpaid taxes; obtaining information; affidavits
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7 — Unpaid taxes; obtaining information; affidavits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7. Unpaid taxes; obtaining information; affidavits
Section 7. The commissioner shall from time to time secure information as to any unpaid taxes in any town, may examine the books, records and papers of collectors and assessors, and of other town officers, and may require them to make reports to him.
The commissioner may annually obtain from local officials at the expense of the commonwealth copies of all affidavits executed under section thirty-six of chapter fifty-one, and shall include the information obtained from such affidavits in any examination of tax records so as to insure the payment of taxes by all domiciliaries of the commonwealth. The commissioner shall also forward a copy of such list of residents to the registrar of motor vehicles.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7 cover?
Section 7 ("Unpaid taxes; obtaining information; affidavits") 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 § 7?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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