Massachusetts § 65R - Penalties for violation of Secs. 65G to 65Q
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 65R — Penalties for violation of Secs. 65G to 65Q, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65R. Penalties for violation of Secs. 65G to 65Q
Section 65R. Whoever violates any provision of sections sixty-five G to sixty-five Q, inclusive, or of any rule or regulation made under authority thereof, shall for the first offense be punished by a fine of not less than fifteen nor more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, and for each subsequent offense by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 65R
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 65R cover?
Section 65R ("Penalties for violation of Secs. 65G to 65Q") 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 § 65R?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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