Massachusetts § 81 - Compelling or permitting minor to work in violation of statute; certification of false statement

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§ 81. Compelling or permitting minor to work in violation of statute; certification of false statement

Section 81. Any parent, guardian or custodian having a minor under his control who compels or permits such minor to work in violation of any provision of sections sixty to seventy-four, inclusive, or knowingly certifies to any materially false statement for the purpose of obtaining the illegal employment of such minor, shall for a first offence be punished by a fine of not less than two nor more than ten dollars or by imprisonment for not more than five days, or both; and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty-five dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ten days, or both.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 81 cover?

Section 81 ("Compelling or permitting minor to work in violation of statute; certification of false statement") 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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