Massachusetts § 10K - Penalties for violations of Secs. 10H to 10J
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10K — Penalties for violations of Secs. 10H to 10J, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10K. Penalties for violations of Secs. 10H to 10J
Section 10K. Whoever violates any provision of sections ten H to ten J, inclusive, or any rule or regulation of the department of public health promulgated thereunder shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars for the first offence or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three months, or both, for each subsequent offence. The act, omission or failure of an agent or employee shall be deemed to be the act, omission or failure of the person referred to in sections ten H to ten K, inclusive, as defined in section one.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10K
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10K cover?
Section 10K ("Penalties for violations of Secs. 10H to 10J") 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 § 10K?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 10K apply to my situation?
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