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MA H1429

MA H1429
Relative to penalties for unlicensed work


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase the penalties for continuing to practice a trade or profession after a certificate, registration, license or authority to do so has been suspended, revoked or cancelled. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to increase the penalties for continuing to practice a trade or profession after a certificate, registration, license or authority to do so has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled. Specifically, it amends sections of Chapter 112 and Chapter 141 of the General Laws to increase the maximum fines for violations from $2,500 to $10,000 for a first offense and from $1,000 to $5,000 for a subsequent offense. Additionally, it amends Section 3L of Chapter 143 to increase the maximum fine from $500 to $10,000 for practicing without proper licensure. The purpose of these changes is to strengthen the enforcement of professional licensing requirements and deter unlicensed practice.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1429
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1429.pdf
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