Massachusetts § 147C - Work in violation of statutes; removal, retention and disposition of articles; notice
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 147C — Work in violation of statutes; removal, retention and disposition of articles; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 147C. Work in violation of statutes; removal, retention and disposition of articles; notice
Section 147C. Any article which is being manufactured or worked upon in a home in violation of any provision of sections one hundred and forty-four to one hundred and forty-seven H, inclusive, may be removed by the attorney general or his authorized representative and may be retained by him until claimed by the employer. The attorney general shall give notice, by registered mail, of such removal to the person whose name and address are affixed to the article, package or container as provided in section one hundred and forty-seven B. Unless the article so removed is claimed within thirty days following the giving of such notice, it may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 147C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 147C cover?
Section 147C ("Work in violation of statutes; removal, retention and disposition of articles; notice") 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 § 147C?
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