Massachusetts § 65J - Revocation or suspension of licenses or permits
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 65J — Revocation or suspension of licenses or permits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65J. Revocation or suspension of licenses or permits
Section 65J. Any license may be revoked by the local board of health which issued it, and any permit may be revoked by the department, after notice to the holder of the license or permit by mail or otherwise and opportunity to be heard, if it appears that any statement in reliance upon which such license or permit, as the case may be, was issued was false or misleading, or for violation of any of the provisions of the license or permit or of said sections sixty-five G to sixty-five U, inclusive.
Any license may be suspended by the local board of health which issued it, and any license or permit may be suspended by the department, after similar notice and hearing and for any of the foregoing reasons, until the holder of such license or permit complies with the conditions prescribed by the department for its reinstatement.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 65J
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 65J cover?
Section 65J ("Revocation or suspension of licenses or permits") 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 § 65J?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 65J" (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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How does Massachusetts § 65J apply to my situation?
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