Massachusetts § 38 - Penalties for violation of Secs. 33, 35, 36B and 36C
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 38 — Penalties for violation of Secs. 33, 35, 36B and 36C, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38. Penalties for violation of Secs. 33, 35, 36B and 36C
Section 38. Whoever violates section 33 or 35 shall be subject to a civil administrative penalty of not more than: (i) $30 for a first violation; (ii) $75 for a second violation; and (iii) $150 for each subsequent violation.
Whoever violates section 36B or 36C shall be subject to a civil administrative penalty of not more than: (i) $2,000 for a first violation; (ii) $5,000 for a second violation; and (iii) $10,000 for each subsequent violation.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 38 cover?
Section 38 ("Penalties for violation of Secs. 33, 35, 36B and 36C") 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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