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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, § 8A (2026)

Definitions applicable to Secs. 8A to 8M

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Section 8A. As used in this section and in sections eight B to eight M, inclusive, the following words and phrases shall, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, have the following meanings:—

''Director'', the director of public charities appointed pursuant to the provisions of section eight C.

''Division'', the division of public charities established under section eight B.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1987–1987 · leading case: Attorney Gen. v. Weymouth Agric. & Indus. Soc'y, 509 N.E.2d 1193 (Mass. 1987).
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Attorney Gen. v. Weymouth Agric. & Indus. Soc'y, 509 N.E.2d 1193 (Mass. 1987). “” Although G. L. c. 12, § 8A (1984 ed.), sets forth definitions applicable to § 8F, the term “public charity” is not defined.”
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