Massachusetts § 24H - Violation of act by non-applicant; investigation; police authority; violation of chapter 93A
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24H — Violation of act by non-applicant; investigation; police authority; violation of chapter 93A, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24H. Violation of act by non-applicant; investigation; police authority; violation of chapter 93A
Section 24H. (a) The commissioner, if he has reason to believe that a person other than a licensee has violated this act, shall have the power to make an investigation as he considers necessary, and, to the extent necessary for this purpose, he may examine the person and shall have the power to compel the production of all relevant books, records, accounts and documents.
(b) The state police and the police of the cities or towns shall carry out the directions of the commissioner in enforcing this chapter and any rules or regulations made hereunder. A violation of this chapter shall also be a violation of chapter 93A.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24H
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24H cover?
Section 24H ("Violation of act by non-applicant; investigation; police authority; violation of chapter 93A") 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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