Massachusetts § 157 - Violation of Sec. 155; interference with inspectors
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 157 — Violation of Sec. 155; interference with inspectors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 157. Violation of Sec. 155; interference with inspectors
Section 157. Violation of any provision of section one hundred and fifty-five shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than fifty dollars, and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars. Whoever interferes with an inspector in the discharge of his duties in connection with the two preceding sections shall be punished as provided in this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 157
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 157 cover?
Section 157 ("Violation of Sec. 155; interference with inspectors") 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.
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