Massachusetts § 42H - Grounds for refusal to grant license or revocation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 42H — Grounds for refusal to grant license or revocation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42H. Grounds for refusal to grant license or revocation
Section 42H. The commissioner may refuse to grant a license under section forty-two A, or may revoke such a license already granted, when he is satisfied of the existence of any of the following causes:
1. That a judgment has been obtained against the applicant or licensee by any producer and remains unsatisfied of record.
2. That the applicant or licensee has failed to make prompt settlements with producers from whom he has received or is receiving milk, or to make statements to producers as provided in section forty-two F.
3. That there has been a continued course of dealing of such nature as to satisfy the commissioner of the inability or unwillingness of the applicant or licensee to conduct business properly or of an intent to deceive or defraud producers.
4. That there has been a continued failure by the applicant or licensee to keep records or furnish information required by the commissioner or by law.
5. That the licensee has failed to give additional security as required under section forty-two D.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 42H
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 42H cover?
Section 42H ("Grounds for refusal to grant license or revocation") 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 § 42H?
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