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MA H1180
MA H1180Relative to the Unauthorized use of Town Seal; Making or Possessing Badge of Town Officer
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase the fines for the unauthorized use of a town seal to make a fraudulent representation. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for illegally using a town seal or possessing a badge that falsely represents someone as a town officer, specifically by changing the punishment from a maximum fine of fifty dollars to a minimum fine of $500, or up to six months in jail, or both, aiming to deter fraudulent representations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1180 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1180.pdf |
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