Massachusetts § 57 - Employment in violation of statute
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 57 — Employment in violation of statute, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57. Employment in violation of statute
Section 57. A parent or guardian who permits a child under his control to be employed in violation of the preceding section, and any person who, either for himself or as superintendent, overseer or agent for another, employs any person in violation of said section, or fails to post or keep posted any notice as required by it, or makes a false report of the stopping of machinery, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 57
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 57 cover?
Section 57 ("Employment in violation of statute") 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 § 57?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 57" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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