Massachusetts § 191 - Commissioner; power to require submission of policies and circulars for inspection; penalty
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§ 191. Commissioner; power to require submission of policies and circulars for inspection; penalty
Section 191. The commissioner may require a company to submit for his inspection copies of any policy form used by the company; a form of any rider, endorsement or application used in connection therewith, and copies of any circular or other advertising matter issued by it in the commonwealth. A company, or any officer or agent thereof who, within thirty days after receipt of a written request therefor, neglects or refuses to comply with this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 191 cover?
Section 191 ("Commissioner; power to require submission of policies and circulars for inspection; penalty") 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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