Massachusetts § 3 - Use of words ''trust company''
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3 — Use of words ''trust company'', with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3. Use of words ''trust company''
Section 3. No person, other than a trust company, shall use the words ''trust company'', even though said words may be separated by 1 or more other words, as part of the person's or its name or in any representation describing the person's or its business, powers, services or functions. Any person who violates this section shall be punished by a fine of $100 for each day during which such violation continues.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3 cover?
Section 3 ("Use of words ''trust company''") 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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