Massachusetts § 147 - Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; fines and penalties; false oath or affirmation; fraudulent representation
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§ 147. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; fines and penalties; false oath or affirmation; fraudulent representation
Section 147. Any person who violates any provision of sections one hundred and thirty-nine to one hundred and forty-six, inclusive, or who willfully makes a false oath or affirmation in any case in which an oath or affirmation is required under said sections, or who obtains or attempts to obtain registration by any willful fraudulent representation shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 147 cover?
Section 147 ("Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; fines and penalties; false oath or affirmation; fraudulent representation") 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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