Massachusetts § 24I - Revocation or suspension of license; grounds; notice and hearing; surrender; civil and criminal liability; contracts
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§ 24I. Revocation or suspension of license; grounds; notice and hearing; surrender; civil and criminal liability; contracts
Section 24I. (a) The commissioner may suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter if the commissioner finds that:
(1) the licensee has violated this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted hereunder, or any other law applicable to the conduct of its business; or
(2) any fact or condition exists which, if it had existed at the time of the original application for the license, would have warranted the commissioner in refusing to issue the license.
(b) Except as provided in section 7, a license shall not be revoked or suspended except after notice and a hearing thereon pursuant to chapter 30A.
(c) A licensee may surrender a license by delivering to the commissioner written notice that it thereby surrenders the license, but the surrender shall not affect the civil or criminal liability of the licensee for acts committed before the surrender.
(d) A revocation, suspension or surrender of any license shall not impair or affect the obligation of any pre-existing lawful contract between the licensee and another person.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24I
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24I cover?
Section 24I ("Revocation or suspension of license; grounds; notice and hearing; surrender; civil and criminal liability; contracts") 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 § 24I?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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