Massachusetts § 98B - Discrimination in employment on public works or in public relief or transitional assistance
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 98B — Discrimination in employment on public works or in public relief or transitional assistance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 98B. Discrimination in employment on public works or in public relief or transitional assistance
Section 98B. Whoever, knowingly and wilfully, employs discriminatory practices in the administration or giving of employment on public works or projects, or in the dispensing or giving of public relief or transitional assistance or any public benefit, because of race, color, religion or nationality, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 98B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 98B cover?
Section 98B ("Discrimination in employment on public works or in public relief or transitional assistance") 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 § 98B?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 98B apply to my situation?
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