Massachusetts § 68 - Unlicensed business
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 68 — Unlicensed business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68. Unlicensed business
Section 68. Whoever, not being licensed, carries on the business for which a license is required by section fifty-seven, or is concerned therein, or, being licensed, carries on such business or is concerned therein in any other place or manner than that designated in his license, or after notice to him that his license has been revoked or suspended, shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred and not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
In cases of two or more convictions, under the provisions of this section, the attorney general shall be notified for action under section six of chapter ninety-three A.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 68
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 68 cover?
Section 68 ("Unlicensed business") 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 § 68?
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