Massachusetts § 22 - Penalties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 22 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22. Penalties
Section 22. Whoever obtains or attempts to obtain registration under section sixteen by any fraudulent means, or violates any provision of section fourteen, shall, except as provided in section sixty-five, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than one year, or both. Whoever violates any provision of the preceding section shall be punished by a fine of not less than three nor more than twenty dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 22
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 22 cover?
Section 22 ("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 § 22?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 22" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 22 apply to my situation?
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