Massachusetts § 9A - Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial cemeteries; operation, maintenance and expansion

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9A — Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial cemeteries; operation, maintenance and expansion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9A. Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial cemeteries; operation, maintenance and expansion

Section 9A. The executive office of veterans' services shall operate, maintain and expand the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial cemetery located in the city known as the town of Agawam and the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial cemetery located in the town of Winchendon and may add new cemetery locations, subject to the availability of funds, to meet veterans' and veteran dependents' needs; provided, however, that the office shall maintain the cemetery grounds, facilities and infrastructure and shall manage the burial and interment services. The executive office may adopt additional rules, regulations and policies as necessary to fulfill its responsibilities and ensure the proper functioning of the cemeteries under its control.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9A

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9A cover?

Section 9A ("Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial cemeteries; operation, maintenance and expansion") 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 § 9A?

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