Massachusetts § 90 - Endorsement or approval; penalty for false claim

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 90 — Endorsement or approval; penalty for false claim, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 90. Endorsement or approval; penalty for false claim

Section 90. Whoever, in a book, pamphlet, circular, advertisement or advertising sign, or otherwise in writing, makes any false and fraudulent statement or assertion of endorsement, authority, approval or sanction of an incorporated college, university or professional school in this commonwealth or elsewhere, or of officers or instructors thereof, as a commendation or advertisement of a person or of his services, or of goods, wares, commodities, processes or treatment, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 90

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 90 cover?

Section 90 ("Endorsement or approval; penalty for false claim") 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 § 90?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 90" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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