Pt. 2, c. VI, Art. VIII
Enacting style of laws
Structure
The Legislature
Pt. 2, c. VI · Oaths, Commissions and Other Provisions
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The enacting style, in making and passing all acts, statutes and laws, shall be -- "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in assembled, and by the authority of the same.">
Simplified explanation
All acts, statutes and laws must use the enacting style: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same."