Massachusetts § 6B - License for business activities involving asbestos; fee

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§ 6B. License for business activities involving asbestos; fee

Section 6B. No person, firm, corporation or other entity shall enter into, engage in, or work at the business of removal, containment or encapsulation of asbestos or materials containing asbestos, involving any building or structure, including those owned or leased by the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions or authorities, unless such person, firm, corporation or entity shall have received a license therefor, issued by the commissioner and in accordance with the provisions set forth in this chapter. The secretary of administration shall determine a fee for such license pursuant to section three B of chapter seven.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6B

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6B cover?

Section 6B ("License for business activities involving asbestos; fee") 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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