Massachusetts § 26D Summons for violation of Secs. 26A or 26B

Massachusetts Statutes

§ 26D — Summons for violation of Secs. 26A or 26B

Massachusetts § 26D

Part IADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

Title XIVPUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS

Ch. 90BMOTORBOATS, OTHER VESSELS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, § 26D (2026).

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Section 26D. A summons may be issued instead of a warrant for arrest upon a complaint for a violation of section 26A or 26B if in the judgment of the court or justice receiving the complaint there is reason to believe that the defendant will appear upon a summons. Nothing in this section shall limit a law enforcement officer's power to arrest under any other provisions of the General Laws or at common law.

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Section 26D. A summons may be issued instead of a warrant for arrest upon a complaint for a violation of section 26A or 26B if in the judgment of the court or justice receiving the complaint there is reason to believe that the defendant will appear upon a summons. Nothing in this section shall limit a law enforcement officer's power to arrest under any other provisions of the General Laws or at common law.