Massachusetts § 81Q - Reissuance of certificate after revocation; duplicate certificates; fee

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 81Q — Reissuance of certificate after revocation; duplicate certificates; fee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 81Q. Reissuance of certificate after revocation; duplicate certificates; fee

Section 81Q. The board, for any reason which it may deem sufficient, may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked. A new certificate of registration, to replace any certificate revoked, lost, destroyed or mutilated, may be issued, subject to the rules of the board, and a charge to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven shall be made for such issuance.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 81Q

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 81Q cover?

Section 81Q ("Reissuance of certificate after revocation; duplicate certificates; fee") 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 § 81Q?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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