Massachusetts § 15 - Political contributions by public officers or employees restricted; penalties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15 — Political contributions by public officers or employees restricted; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15. Political contributions by public officers or employees restricted; penalties
Section 15. No officer, clerk or other person in the service of the commonwealth or of any county, city or town shall, directly or indirectly, give or deliver to an officer, clerk or person in said service, or to any councillor, member of the general court, alderman, councilman or commissioner, any money or other valuable thing on account of, or to be applied to, the promotion of any political object whatever.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any officer, clerk or other person in the public service of the commonwealth, or of any county, city, or town from making a contribution to a candidate or to an elected or nonelected political committee.
Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 15
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15 cover?
Section 15 ("Political contributions by public officers or employees restricted; 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 § 15?
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How does Massachusetts § 15 apply to my situation?
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