Massachusetts § 46A - Violations of Sec. 46; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 46A — Violations of Sec. 46; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46A. Violations of Sec. 46; penalty
Section 46A. Whoever, without first obtaining the license required by section forty-six, causes or permits the work of breaking up or altering of any vessel, scow, lighter or other structure, as described in said section, shall be subject to a penalty of not less than five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars to the use of the commonwealth to be recovered by an information in equity brought by the attorney general in the superior court.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 46A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 46A cover?
Section 46A ("Violations of Sec. 46; penalty") 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 § 46A?
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