Whereas , The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is forthwith to authorize the conveyance of a certain parcel of land, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 40F and 40F> of chapter 7 of the General Laws, the commissioner of the division of capital asset management and maintenance shall convey a certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon located in the city of Salem to the city of Salem for the consideration of $1. Said parcel is located at one St. Peter street and is commonly known as the Salem jail, jailer's house and barn.