Massachusetts § 181A - Appearance under assumed name; statement filed; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 181A — Appearance under assumed name; statement filed; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 181A. Appearance under assumed name; statement filed; penalty
Section 181A. Whoever, for compensation, appears in a public exhibition, public show, public amusement or other public performance under an assumed name shall file with the commissioner of the division of occupational licensure on a form prescribed by him a statement containing the true name, legal address and the assumed name of such person. Such statement shall be under the penalties of perjury and shall be accompanied by a fee, the amount of which shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven for the filing thereof. Violations of this section shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars for each offence.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 181A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 181A cover?
Section 181A ("Appearance under assumed name; statement filed; penalty") 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 § 181A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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