Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 13, § 56 (2026)

Board of registration of real estate brokers and salesmen; rules and by-laws; seal; annual report; contents

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Section 56. The board may make such rules or by-laws, not inconsistent with law, as it may deem necessary in the performance of its duties. The board shall have a seal. The board shall annually render to the governor and the general court a report of its proceedings, which shall include an itemized statement of all receipts and expenses of the board for the year.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1989–1989 · leading case: Greater Boston Real Est. Bd. v. Bd. of Reg. of Real Est. Brokers & Salesmen, 540 N.E.2d 1313 (Mass. 1989).

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Greater Boston Real Est. Bd. v. Bd. of Reg. of Real Est. Brokers & Salesmen, 540 N.E.2d 1313 (Mass. 1989). “” G. L. c. 13, § 56 (1986 ed.). In light of its enabling statute, the board correctly notes that the issue is whether the powers granted by the Legislature to the board, taken as an organic whole, authorize the board’s regulation.”

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