Massachusetts § 147G - Additional penalties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 147G — Additional penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 147G. Additional penalties
Section 147G. In addition to any penalties otherwise prescribed in sections one hundred and forty-four to one hundred and forty-seven H, inclusive, any employer or his agent who, without having in his possession a valid employer's permit, delivers or causes to be delivered to another person any materials for manufacture or to be worked upon by industrial homework, or who refuses to allow the attorney general or his authorized representative to enter his place of business for the purpose of making any investigation authorized by any provision of said sections one hundred and forty-four to one hundred and forty-seven H, inclusive, or necessary to carry out any provision thereof, or who refuses to permit the attorney general or his authorized representative to inspect or copy the pay roll or other records or documents relating to the enforcement of said sections, or who falsifies such records or documents or any statement which he is required by the attorney general or said representative, acting under authority of said sections, to make, or who otherwise violates any provision of said sections or any provision of his permit, shall be punished by a fine of not less than three hundred nor more than three thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 147G
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 147G cover?
Section 147G ("Additional 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 § 147G?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 147G" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Massachusetts official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
How does Massachusetts § 147G apply to my situation?
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