Massachusetts § 30A - Prohibited acts concerning state lottery commission members or employees; penalties
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§ 30A. Prohibited acts concerning state lottery commission members or employees; penalties
Section 30A. Whoever impersonates a member or employee of the state lottery commission shall be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than four hundred dollars.
Whoever promises or engages to secure a license to sell lottery tickets or shares or whoever promises or engages to secure employment with the state lottery commission for money, property or services or for a promise of money, property or services shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than three years or in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one half years, or by both such fine and imprisonment; and in the event of final conviction shall be incapable of holding any office of honor, trust or profit under the commonwealth or under any state, county or municipal agency.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 30A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 30A cover?
Section 30A ("Prohibited acts concerning state lottery commission members or employees; penalties") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 30A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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