Pt. 2, c. VI, Art. III
Value of money and property qualifications
Structure
Taxes, Money & Commerce
Superseded
Pt. 2, c. VI · Oaths, Commissions and Other Provisions
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[In all cases where sums of money are mentioned in this constitution, the value thereof shall be computed in silver at six shillings and eight pence per ounce: and it shall be in the power of the legislature, from time to time, to increase such qualifications, as to property, of the persons to be elected to offices, as the circumstances of the commonwealth shall require.]
Note (Massachusetts Legislature): [See Amendments, Arts. XIII and XXXIV.]
Simplified explanation
Superseded: It provided that sums of money mentioned in the constitution be computed in silver at six shillings and eight pence per ounce, and gave the legislature power to increase property qualifications for persons elected to office.