Massachusetts § 33A - Engaging in lead paint inspection without a license
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 33A — Engaging in lead paint inspection without a license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33A. Engaging in lead paint inspection without a license
Section 33A. Whoever engages in or conducts a lead paint inspection without being licensed to do so, or holds himself out to the public as a licensed lead paint inspector and is not so licensed, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or imprisonment in jail for not more than one year, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 33A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 33A cover?
Section 33A ("Engaging in lead paint inspection without a license") 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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