Massachusetts § 140 - Rules and regulations relative to fund raising for blind; provision for penalties

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 140 — Rules and regulations relative to fund raising for blind; provision for penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 140. Rules and regulations relative to fund raising for blind; provision for penalties

Section 140. The commissioner may make rules and regulations relative to the conduct of sales, entertainments, soliciting campaigns and other methods of raising funds for the benefit of blind persons, and may by such rules and regulations limit the amount of commissions and other compensation to be received by persons engaged in raising such funds. Such rules and regulations may provide penalties for the violation thereof not exceeding a fine of five hundred dollars for any particular offense.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 140

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 140 cover?

Section 140 ("Rules and regulations relative to fund raising for blind; provision for 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.

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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