Section 6B. The register of deeds may refuse to record or register any deed, instrument or writing which does not have the stamps required by this chapter, as determined by the register, affixed thereto or to vellum, parchment or paper upon which it is written or printed.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 64d - Excise on Deeds, Instruments and Writings
Section 1 - Rate of Taxation; Instrument Excepted
Section 2 - Person Subject to Tax; Method of Denoting Payment; ''person'' Defined
Section 3 - Use of Stamps for Payment of Tax; Metering Machines, Etc.
Section 3a - Funds at Registries of Deeds for Purchase of Excise Stamps for Sale, Etc.
Section 3b - Reimbursement by State of Counties for Bond Premiums
Section 4 - Erroneously Affixed Stamps; Abatement
Section 6 - Powers and Duties of Commissioner; Penalty for Interference, False Entries, Etc.
Section 6a - Failure to Affix Stamps; Penalty
Section 6b - Refusal to Register; Lack of Required Stamps
Section 7 - Penalty for False Affixation of Stamps
Section 8 - Penalty for Illegal Removal of Stamp
Section 9 - Penalty for Fraudulent Use of Stamp
Section 10 - Disposition of Tax Receipts
Section 11 - Deeds Excise Fund