Massachusetts § 24E - Hindering investigation of age discrimination; refusal of information

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24E — Hindering investigation of age discrimination; refusal of information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 24E. Hindering investigation of age discrimination; refusal of information

Section 24E. Whoever hinders or delays an inspector of the department, or a duly authorized representative of the commissioner, in the performance of his duties in the investigation of a complaint under any provision of sections twenty-four A to twenty-four J, inclusive, or who refuses to admit any such inspector or representative to any place necessary for him to enter in the performance of such duty, or whoever refuses to give such inspector or representative such information that he may require for the proper enforcement of any provision of said sections, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than two hundred dollars.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24E

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24E cover?

Section 24E ("Hindering investigation of age discrimination; refusal of information") 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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