Massachusetts § 99 - Examinations by commissioner; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 99 — Examinations by commissioner; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 99. Examinations by commissioner; penalty
Section 99. The commissioner may summon said licensees, companies or associations, or any of their agents or employees, and such other witnesses as he deems necessary, and examine them relative to their transactions and to the condition of their business, and for that purpose may administer oaths. Whoever without justifiable cause refuses to appear and testify when so required, or obstructs the commissioner or his representatives in the performance of their duties, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 99 cover?
Section 99 ("Examinations by commissioner; penalty") 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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