Massachusetts § 14 - Soliciting contributions in public buildings prohibited; penalties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 14 — Soliciting contributions in public buildings prohibited; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14. Soliciting contributions in public buildings prohibited; penalties
Section 14. No person shall in any building or part thereof occupied for state, county or municipal purposes demand, solicit or receive any payment or gift of money or other thing of value for the purposes set forth in section thirteen.
Any appointed officer or employee convicted of violating any provision of this section may be removed by the appointing authority without a hearing.
Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 14
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 14 cover?
Section 14 ("Soliciting contributions in public buildings prohibited; penalties") 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 § 14?
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