Massachusetts § 1A - Rules and regulations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 1A — Rules and regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1A. Rules and regulations
Section 1A. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing minimum standards relative to the security and protection of credit unions under the commissioner's supervision, both for the benefit of employees as well as the general public, including the requirement for the installation, maintenance and operation of security devices and procedures and to assist in the identification and apprehension of criminals.
Said rules and regulations shall fix the time limit within which each such credit union shall comply with the standards so established and may require the submission, in writing, of periodic reports and other information necessary to ensure compliance with such rules and regulations. A credit union which violates any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this section shall forfeit to the commonwealth $100 for each day during which such violation continues, to be recovered by an information in equity in the name of the attorney general at the request of the commissioner, commenced in the supreme judicial court for Suffolk county.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 1A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 1A cover?
Section 1A ("Rules and regulations") 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 § 1A?
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