Massachusetts § 152C - Penalties for violations of Secs. 152A and 152B
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 152C — Penalties for violations of Secs. 152A and 152B, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 152C. Penalties for violations of Secs. 152A and 152B
Section 152C. Whoever violates any provision of section one hundred and fifty-two A or one hundred and fifty-two B shall be punished, for a first offence, by a fine of not not more than one hundred dollars and, for any subsequent offence, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 152C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 152C cover?
Section 152C ("Penalties for violations of Secs. 152A and 152B") 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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