§ 1 Short title
§ 2 Definitions
§ 3 Application of chapter
§ 4 Restrictions on sale or installation
§ 5 Establishment of energy efficiency standards; revision
§ 6 Testing procedures
§ 7 Certification of compliance; labeling products to connote compliance with efficiency requirements of chapter
§ 8 Inspections of distributors or retailers; violations; penalties
§ 9 Superseding federal statutes, etc.; duties of commissioner; withdrawal, repeal or otherwise void of superseding federal statutes, etc.
§ 10 Study and evaluation of effectiveness of energy efficiency; report and recommendations on efficiency standards; regulations

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 25B - Massachusetts Appliance Efficiency Standards Act

  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
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  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.