Whoever, when said repeal takes effect, holds an office under any of the laws repealed shall continue to hold it according to the tenure thereof, unless it is abolished or unless a different provision relative thereto is made by the General Laws.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 281, § 7
Tenure of office holders; effect of repeal of law by General Laws
Known as the General Law
The act spans §§ 281–281 (10 sections).
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