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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 150, § 8 (2026)

Witnesses and production of books and documents; powers of board member; amount due for travel and attendance

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Section 8. In all investigations, and inquiries or proceedings conducted by the board, any member thereof may summon witnesses, may administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of books and documents. Each witness shall certify in writing the amount of his travel and attendance, and the amount due to him shall be paid forthwith by the board.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1930–2012 · leading case: Attorney Gen. v. Brissenden, 171 N.E. 82 (Mass. 1930).
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Attorney Gen. v. Brissenden, 171 N.E. 82 (Mass. 1930). “See also G. L. c. 150, § 8; St. 1896, c. 515, § 3; St.”
Martin v. Sch. Comm., 480 N.E.2d 625 (Mass. 1985). “Thus, he did not “elect” his statutory remedy, and the interpretation of G. L. c. 150, § 8, which he urges does not apply to his case.”
Bohnenberger v. Local 2519 IAFF, 29 Mass. L. Rptr. 356 (Mass. Super. Ct. 2012). “G.L.c. 150, §8 provides, in relevant part, “The parties may include in any written agreement a grievance procedure culminating in final and binding arbitration to be invoked in the event of any' dispute concerning the interpretation or application of such written agreement.”
Bohnenberger v. Local 2519 IAFF, 29 Mass. L. Rptr. 623 (Mass. Super. Ct. 2012). “G.L.c. 150, §8 provides, in relevant part, “The parties may include in any written agreement a grievance procedure culminating in final and binding arbitration to be invoked in the event of any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of such written agreement.”
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