Massachusetts § 159 - Retaliatory taxes, fines, penalties, etc.
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 159 — Retaliatory taxes, fines, penalties, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159. Retaliatory taxes, fines, penalties, etc.
Section 159. If by the laws of any other state any taxes, fines, penalties, licenses, fees, deposits or other obligations or prohibitions, additional to or in excess of those imposed by the laws of this commonwealth upon foreign companies and their agents, are imposed on domestic companies and their agents doing business in such state, like obligations and prohibitions shall be imposed upon all companies of such state and their agents doing business in this commonwealth so long as such laws remain in force.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 159
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 159 cover?
Section 159 ("Retaliatory taxes, fines, penalties, etc.") 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 § 159?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 159" (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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How does Massachusetts § 159 apply to my situation?
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