Massachusetts § 8F - Consumer advisory commission; establishment; annual report; clerks and employees
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 8F — Consumer advisory commission; establishment; annual report; clerks and employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8F. Consumer advisory commission; establishment; annual report; clerks and employees
Section 8F. A city by ordinance or a town by by-law may establish a consumer advisory commission for the purposes of conducting investigations and research into matters affecting consumer interests and education and of advising and reporting the results of such investigations and research to the general public as well as to local governmental authorities and law enforcement agencies. The commission shall submit an annual report to the city or town and shall send a copy thereof to the consumers' council of the commonwealth. The commission may appoint such clerks and other employees as it may require.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 8F
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 8F cover?
Section 8F ("Consumer advisory commission; establishment; annual report; clerks and employees") 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 § 8F?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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