Whoever, when said repeal takes effect, holds an office under any of the laws repealed shall continue to hold it according to the tenure thereof, unless it is abolished or unless a different provision relative thereto is made by the General Laws.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 §§ 281-1 to 281-9 (10 sections).
Official source: Massachusetts Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Massachusetts statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.