Massachusetts § 149X - Retention and use of collected registration fees
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 149X — Retention and use of collected registration fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 149X. Retention and use of collected registration fees
Section 149X. The commissioner shall retain all registration fees collected under subsection (c) of section 149N and fines collected under clause (4) of subsection (b) of section 149U; provided, however, that revenue in excess of $100,000 annually shall revert to the General Fund. The retained revenue collected may be used by the commissioner to support the commissioner's registration, rulemaking and enforcement activities under sections 149M to 149W, inclusive.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 149X
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 149X cover?
Section 149X ("Retention and use of collected registration fees") 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 § 149X?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 149X" (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?
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