Massachusetts § 30 - Violations; notice and enforcement of orders or regulations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 30 — Violations; notice and enforcement of orders or regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30. Violations; notice and enforcement of orders or regulations
Section 30. Violation of any lawful rule, order or regulation of the board or of any lawful order of the marshal or lawful rule or order of the head of a fire department, punishment whereof is not otherwise provided for, shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars for each day during which such violation continues after actual notice of the regulation, rule or order. Such notice may be given by personal service or by posting the same in a conspicuous place on the premises affected thereby. The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to enforce any lawful rule, order or regulation of the board, or any lawful order of the marshal or rule or order of the head of a fire department, upon application respectively of the marshal or the head of the fire department.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 30
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 30 cover?
Section 30 ("Violations; notice and enforcement of orders or 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 § 30?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 30 apply to my situation?
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