Massachusetts § 8D - Certification and collection of assessment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8D — Certification and collection of assessment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8D. Certification and collection of assessment
Section 8D. On or before October first in any fiscal year, the commissioner of insurance shall certify to the commissioner of corporations and taxation the amount of assessment to be made and the name and address of each company against whom such assessment is to be made. Such assessment shall be collected by the commissioner of corporations and taxation in accordance with applicable provisions of chapter sixty-three; provided, however, that each company shall pay the amount assessed against it within thirty days from the receipt of notice of assessment from the commissioner of corporations and taxation. The amount so collected shall be credited to the funds to which the appropriations for the division of insurance are charged, and in the same proportion as such appropriations are charged.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8D cover?
Section 8D ("Certification and collection of assessment") 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 § 8D?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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