Massachusetts § 172J - Commissioner of banks to obtain criminal record information of applicants for licensure pursuant to chapter 255F; restriction on use
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§ 172J. Commissioner of banks to obtain criminal record information of applicants for licensure pursuant to chapter 255F; restriction on use
Section 172J. Notwithstanding section 172 or any other general or special law to the contrary, the commissioner of banks may obtain all available criminal offender record information as found in the court activity record information from the department of all applicants for licensure pursuant to chapter 255F. Information obtained under this section shall not be disseminated for any purpose other than to provide mortgage protection for home owners.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 172J
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 172J cover?
Section 172J ("Commissioner of banks to obtain criminal record information of applicants for licensure pursuant to chapter 255F; restriction on use") 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 § 172J?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 172J" (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 § 172J apply to my situation?
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