Massachusetts § 30C - Possession, use, counterfeit, etc. of receipts, price ticket or universal product code label with intent to defraud; penalty
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§ 30C. Possession, use, counterfeit, etc. of receipts, price ticket or universal product code label with intent to defraud; penalty
Section 30C. A person who, with intent to cheat or defraud a retailer, possesses, uses, utters, transfers, makes, alters, counterfeits or reproduces a retail sales or return receipt, price ticket or universal product code label shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than 21/2 years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 30C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 30C cover?
Section 30C ("Possession, use, counterfeit, etc. of receipts, price ticket or universal product code label with intent to defraud; penalty") 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 § 30C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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