Massachusetts § 53 - Jurisdiction to restrain violations, etc.
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 53 — Jurisdiction to restrain violations, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53. Jurisdiction to restrain violations, etc.
Section 53. The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity, upon an information filed by the Attorney General at the relation of the commissioner, to restrain all violations of this chapter and to enforce compliance with the provisions thereof and payment of all fines, forfeitures or penalties provided thereby. The remedy herein provided shall be in addition to all other remedies otherwise provided by law or by this chapter, and not in substitution therefor.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 53
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 53 cover?
Section 53 ("Jurisdiction to restrain violations, etc.") 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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