Massachusetts § 45 - Naturalization fees; payment or promise of payment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 45 — Naturalization fees; payment or promise of payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45. Naturalization fees; payment or promise of payment
Section 45. No political committee and no person required to file a statement shall make any payment or promise of payment of money to or in behalf of any person for naturalization fees or for services as counsel or otherwise in assisting any one to obtain naturalization.
Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than six months or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 45
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 45 cover?
Section 45 ("Naturalization fees; payment or promise of payment") 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 § 45?
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