Massachusetts § 77 - Fee; bond
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 77 — Fee; bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77. Fee; bond
Section 77. The fee for a license as a pawnbroker or renewal thereof shall be established in a town by town meeting action and in a city by city council action, and in a town with no town meeting by town council action, by adoption of appropriate by-laws and ordinances to set such fees, but in no event shall any such fee be greater than one hundred dollars. The licensee shall, at the time of receiving such license, file with the authorities who issue the license a bond to such city or town, in the sum of three hundred dollars, with two sureties approved by such authorities, and conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties and obligations pertaining to the business so licensed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 77
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 77 cover?
Section 77 ("Fee; bond") 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 § 77?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 77" (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 § 77 apply to my situation?
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