Massachusetts § 129B - Stilts; penalty for requiring or knowingly permitting use in construction
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 129B — Stilts; penalty for requiring or knowingly permitting use in construction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 129B. Stilts; penalty for requiring or knowingly permitting use in construction
Section 129B. Whoever, being engaged in construction work, requires or knowingly permits any person employed by him in such work to use certain devices, commonly called stilts, designed to be attached to the feet or legs of such employee for the purpose of elevating him to high placed or positioned work, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars for the first offense, by a fine of not more than three thousand dollars for the second offense, and by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars for any subsequent offense.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 129B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 129B cover?
Section 129B ("Stilts; penalty for requiring or knowingly permitting use in construction") 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 § 129B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 129B" (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 § 129B apply to my situation?
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