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Applicability of chapter 176W to fraternal benefit societies

M.G.L. c. 176, § 1B
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c. 176, § 1B. Applicability of chapter 176W to fraternal benefit societies Section 1B. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, chapter 176W shall apply to fraternal benefit societies governed by this chapter.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXII/Chapter176/Section1BFetched: 10/20/2026

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