Massachusetts § 96A - Securities; public sale; permit, necessity, revocation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 96A — Securities; public sale; permit, necessity, revocation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 96A. Securities; public sale; permit, necessity, revocation
Section 96A. No security, as defined in clause (k) of section four hundred and one of chapter one hundred and ten A, issued by a person licensed under section ninety-six shall be sold or advertised for sale to the public without a permit issued by the commissioner and subject to such conditions as the commissioner shall determine. The commissioner may, after notice and hearing, revoke such permit for violation of any such condition.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 96A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 96A cover?
Section 96A ("Securities; public sale; permit, necessity, revocation") 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 § 96A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 96A" (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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How does Massachusetts § 96A apply to my situation?
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