Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 115 - Veterans' Benefits
Section 3a - Use of Photostatic Copies of Discharge Papers of Veterans

Section 3A. Whenever a veteran shall be required by general or special law to file or exhibit a certificate of discharge from the armed forces of the United States, the filing or exhibition of a photostatic copy of such discharge shall be deemed sufficient to comply with the requirements of such law.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XVII - Public Welfare

Chapter 115 - Veterans' Benefits

Section 1 - Definitions

Section 2 - Powers and Duties of Commissioner of Veterans' Services

Section 2a - Enforcement of Decisions Relative to Benefits

Section 2b - Veterans Employment Opportunities Commission

Section 2c - Program to Enhance Employment Opportunities and Outcomes Among Veterans

Section 3 - Appointment of Veterans' Agents; Powers and Duties

Section 3a - Use of Photostatic Copies of Discharge Papers of Veterans

Section 3b - Veterans' Benefits and Services Officers; Certification and Training; Reduction in Reimbursement Allowance

Section 4 - Applications for Veterans' Benefits

Section 5 - Payment of Veterans' Benefits by City or Town; Assignment of Benefits; Dishonorable Discharge, Etc.

Section 5a - Lien Upon Real Estate of Certain Recipients of Veterans' Benefits

Section 6 - Reimbursement of Cities and Towns for Veterans' Benefits

Section 6a - Annuities to Certain Veterans; Veteran Defined for Secs. 6a to 6c

Section 6b - Annuities for Blind, Paraplegic or Disabled Veterans

Section 6c - Annuities to Certain Veterans; Proof of Service and Disability

Section 7 - Veterans' Burial Agent; Appointment; Powers and Duties

Section 8 - Payment and Reimbursement of Burial Expenses; Certificate

Section 9 - Care of Graves of Veterans

Section 10 - Municipal Departments of Veterans' Services; Creation; Directors; Districts; Treasurer of District

Section 11 - Municipal Departments of Veterans' Services; District Boards; Powers; Apportionment of Expenses; Payment of Costs and Expenses by District Members

Section 12 - Municipal Departments of Veterans' Services; Advisory Boards; Duties; Rules and Regulations

Section 13 - Duties of Departments of Veterans' Services

Section 14 - Municipal Departments of Veterans' Services; Control and Direction of Commissioner; Separate and Independent Location

Section 15 - Municipal Departments of Veterans' Services; Audit of Accounts of Districts