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M.G.L. c. 158, § 22
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c. 158, § 22. Lost certificates Section 22. In case of the loss of a certificate, a duplicate certificate may be issued upon such reasonable terms as the directors shall prescribe.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXII/Chapter158/Section22Fetched: 10/20/2026

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