Massachusetts § 42 - Agreements to pay compensation contingent upon a decision of an executive officer or upon passage or defeat of legislation prohibited
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 42 — Agreements to pay compensation contingent upon a decision of an executive officer or upon passage or defeat of legislation prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42. Agreements to pay compensation contingent upon a decision of an executive officer or upon passage or defeat of legislation prohibited
Section 42. No person shall make any agreement whereby any compensation or thing of value is to be paid to any person contingent upon a decision as described in the definition of ''executive lobbying'', or the passage or defeat of any legislation or the approval or veto of any legislation by the governor. No person shall agree to engage in legislative lobbying for consideration to be paid upon the contingency of the outcome of the actions described in the definition of ''legislative lobbying'' or that any legislation is passed or defeated.
Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person whose primary occupation is in marketing or selling a product or service for the person's company of employment from engaging in the sale of that product or service to the commonwealth for a commission or other compensation as long as the person is a full time employee for said company.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 42
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 42 cover?
Section 42 ("Agreements to pay compensation contingent upon a decision of an executive officer or upon passage or defeat of legislation prohibited") 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 § 42?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 42 apply to my situation?
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