Massachusetts § 46C - Furnishing services to debtor in debt pooling plan; unauthorized practice of law
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 46C — Furnishing services to debtor in debt pooling plan; unauthorized practice of law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46C. Furnishing services to debtor in debt pooling plan; unauthorized practice of law
Section 46C. The furnishing of advice or services for and in behalf of a debtor in connection with any debt pooling plan, whereby such debtor deposits any funds for the purposes of making pro rata payments or other distributions to his creditors, shall be deemed to be the practice of law within the provisions of sections forty-six and forty-six A. Any person who, not being a member of the bar of the commonwealth, furnishes or offers to furnish any such advice or services, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 46C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 46C cover?
Section 46C ("Furnishing services to debtor in debt pooling plan; unauthorized practice of law") 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 § 46C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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