Massachusetts § 83 - Pay and allowances for certain duties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 83 — Pay and allowances for certain duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83. Pay and allowances for certain duties
Section 83. (a) For duty performed under sections 60 and 61 by members of the armed forces of the commonwealth not serving in a federal duty status, there may be allowed and paid from funds appropriated for that purpose the same rate of pay of like grade as they would receive if they were on active duty status in the armed forces of the United States with less than 2 years service and such subsistence, travel or other allowances as the adjutant general may authorize.
(b) For duty performed under sections 38, 40 and 41, there shall be allowed and paid to members of the armed forces of the commonwealth from funds appropriated for that purpose the same rate of base pay for length of service and allowances for housing and subsistence as if they were on active duty status in the armed forces of the United States; provided, however, that the compensation shall not be less than $200 per day and shall be subject to subsection (c).
(c) For duty performed under said sections 38, 40, 41 and 60, the pay and allowances authorized under this section shall be reduced by any amounts received from the United States government as pay or allowances for military service performed during the same pay period.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 83
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 83 cover?
Section 83 ("Pay and allowances for certain duties") 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 § 83?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 83" (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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