Massachusetts § 82 - Violation of statutes by persons issuing badges or enforcing statutes
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 82 — Violation of statutes by persons issuing badges or enforcing statutes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82. Violation of statutes by persons issuing badges or enforcing statutes
Section 82. Any inspector, supervisor of attendance, superintendent of schools or other person authorized to issue the badges required by section seventy, or any other person charged with the enforcement of any of the provisions of sections sixty to eighty-three, inclusive, who knowingly violates or fails to comply with any provision of said sections, shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than two hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 82
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 82 cover?
Section 82 ("Violation of statutes by persons issuing badges or enforcing statutes") 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 § 82?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 82" (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 § 82 apply to my situation?
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