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THE GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS
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This page includes all amendments to the General Laws passed through April 30, 2009 . For laws enacted since that time, see the 2009 Session Laws.
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The General Laws are presented in 5 parts. Each part is linked to a list of the Chapters contained in that part. Each Chapter is in turn linked to a list of the Sections contained within that chapter. The text of the laws are contained within the Sections.

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I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT 1 through 182
II REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS 183 through 210
III COURTS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES 211 through 262
IV CRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES 263 through 280
V THE GENERAL LAWS, AND EXPRESS REPEAL OF CERTAIN ACTS AND RESOLVES 281 and 282
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