Massachusetts § 63 - Willful noncompliance with Secs. 50 to 62A; liability for damages

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 63 — Willful noncompliance with Secs. 50 to 62A; liability for damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 63. Willful noncompliance with Secs. 50 to 62A; liability for damages

Section 63. Any consumer reporting agency, person who furnishes information to any consumer reporting agency, or user of information which willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under sections 50 to 62A, inclusive, with respect to any consumer shall be liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of—

(1) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure;

(2) such amount of punitive damages as the court may allow; and

(3) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney's fees as determined by the court.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 63

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 63 cover?

Section 63 ("Willful noncompliance with Secs. 50 to 62A; liability for damages") 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 § 63?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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