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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Section 47B: False statements in affidavit of registration; complaint and summons; examination of qualifications

Section 47B. If at any time subsequent to the registration of a voter the registrars have probable cause to believe that the voter has made a false statement in his affidavit of registration, they may prepare a complaint setting forth the basis for their belief, and summon the voter to appear before them in the manner set forth in section forty-eight. They shall examine the voter and determine his qualifications to vote in the manner set forth in section forty-nine.