Massachusetts § 69 - Insignia of societies; unlawful use

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 69 — Insignia of societies; unlawful use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 69. Insignia of societies; unlawful use

Section 69. Whoever, not being a member of a society, association or labor union, for the purpose of representing that he is a member thereof, wilfully wears or uses the insignia, ribbon, badge, rosette, button or emblem thereof, if it has been registered in the office of the state secretary, shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one month, or both.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 69 cover?

Section 69 ("Insignia of societies; unlawful use") 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.

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