Massachusetts § 6E - Violations of workplace standards relating to asbestos; cease and desist orders
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6E — Violations of workplace standards relating to asbestos; cease and desist orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6E. Violations of workplace standards relating to asbestos; cease and desist orders
Section 6E. The commissioner, upon determination that there is a violation of any workplace standard relative to the protection of the general public and the occupational health and safety of workers or of any standard or requirement of licensure, may order any work site to be closed by way of the issuance of a cease and desist order enforceable in the appropriate courts of the commonwealth. For purposes of such cease and desist order, the work site may include the area where asbestos related work is being performed and other areas of the building or structure which the commissioner determines may be hazardous to the health and safety of workers or the general public as a result of such asbestos work.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6E cover?
Section 6E ("Violations of workplace standards relating to asbestos; cease and desist orders") 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 § 6E?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 6E apply to my situation?
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