Massachusetts § 48 - Licensing of foresters; violations; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 48 — Licensing of foresters; violations; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48. Licensing of foresters; violations; penalty
Section 48. No person shall hold himself out as a forester and engage in the practice of forestry in the commonwealth unless he is licensed in accordance with section forty-nine.
A person who violates the provisions of this section or who fraudulently obtains or attempts to obtain such license or continues to practice forestry after suspension, expiration or revocation of his license, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars for each such violation. The superior court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section and to remedy any violation thereof.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 48
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 48 cover?
Section 48 ("Licensing of foresters; violations; 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 § 48?
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