Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Administration of the Government (Ch. 1-182) Ch. 12, § 11G

There shall be established within the department of the attorney general a local consumer aid fund, which may receive and expend monies as may be appropriated to said fund by the general court, as well as additional monies which may be made available from sources other than the General Fund. The purpose of said fund shall be to provide financial assistance to eligible, local or regional agencies which deal with the resolution of consumer problems. The attorney general shall determine the standards for eligibility in order for such agencies to receive financial assistance. No more than ten per cent of said fund may be expended for administrative purposes.