Massachusetts § 38 - Non-approval of application for new benefits for failure to comply with registration requirements in Secs. 178C to 178P of chapter 6

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 38 — Non-approval of application for new benefits for failure to comply with registration requirements in Secs. 178C to 178P of chapter 6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38. Non-approval of application for new benefits for failure to comply with registration requirements in Secs. 178C to 178P of chapter 6

Section 38. The department shall not approve an application for new benefits for any person required to register pursuant to sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of chapter 6 and who has failed to register until the individual registers as required by said sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of said chapter 6; provided, however, that prior to the denial of benefits, the department shall provide the applicant with notice of the applicant's failure to register pursuant to said sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of said chapter 6 and a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 38

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 38 cover?

Section 38 ("Non-approval of application for new benefits for failure to comply with registration requirements in Secs. 178C to 178P of chapter 6") 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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