Massachusetts § 70 - Procedure and jurisdiction; compensation paid by commonwealth and its subdivisions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 70 — Procedure and jurisdiction; compensation paid by commonwealth and its subdivisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70. Procedure and jurisdiction; compensation paid by commonwealth and its subdivisions
Section 70. Procedure under sections sixty-nine to seventy-five, inclusive, and the jurisdiction of the department shall be the same as under sections one to sixty-eight, inclusive, and the commonwealth or such county, city, town or district shall have the same rights in proceedings under said sections as the insurer. The state treasurer or the treasurer or officer having similar duties of such county, city, town or district shall pay compensation awarded for injury to persons in its employment upon proper vouchers without further authority.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 70
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 70 cover?
Section 70 ("Procedure and jurisdiction; compensation paid by commonwealth and its subdivisions") 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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