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MA S867

Relative to advertising by a justice of the peace


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to advertising by justices of the peace for the solemnization of marriages. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to allow justices of the peace and other persons authorized to solemnize marriages to advertise their name, trade name, business address, telephone number, rate of compensation, regular hours of availability, ability in a second language, and any present or former professional affiliations in various public media such as telephone directories, electronic or computer-accessed directories, newspapers, or other periodicals. The bill also clarifies that the use of a business card by a justice of the peace or other authorized person is permitted, as long as it does not display the seal of the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

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