Section 2. The provisions of the General Laws, so far as they are the same as those of existing statutes, shall be construed as a continuation thereof and not as new enactments, and a reference in a statute which has not been repealed to provisions of law which are revised and re-enacted herein shall be construed as applying to such provisions as so incorporated in the General Laws.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part V - The General Laws, and Express Repeal of Certain Acts and Resolves
Chapter 281 - The General Laws and Their Effect
Section 1 - Designation as General Laws; Citation; Effective Date
Section 2 - Construction of General Laws as Continuation of Former Acts
Section 3 - Repealed or Superseded Law; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 5 - Punishment, Penalty or Forfeiture Incurred; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 6 - Pending Actions, Suits or Prosecutions; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 7 - Tenure of Office Holders; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 8 - Salary or Compensation of Incumbent; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 9 - Statutory Time Periods; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 10 - Temporary Laws; Effect of Enactment of General Laws