Massachusetts § 43 - Penalties for violation of Secs. 39 to 42
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 43 — Penalties for violation of Secs. 39 to 42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43. Penalties for violation of Secs. 39 to 42
Section 43. Whoever violates any provisions of sections thirty-nine to forty-two, inclusive, or of any rule or regulation made under section thirty-nine or thirty-nine A, shall be punished for a first offence by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars and for any subsequent offence by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than two and one half years, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 43
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 43 cover?
Section 43 ("Penalties for violation of Secs. 39 to 42") 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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