Massachusetts § 318 - Penalties for violation of Secs. 315 and 317
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 318 — Penalties for violation of Secs. 315 and 317, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 318. Penalties for violation of Secs. 315 and 317
Section 318. Whoever knowingly violates the provisions of section three hundred and fifteen shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. Whoever knowingly provides false or misleading information required under the provisions of section three hundred and seventeen shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 318
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 318 cover?
Section 318 ("Penalties for violation of Secs. 315 and 317") 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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