MA S156

Bill

MA S156

Relative to fair fines to increase local revenue

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to fair fines to increase local revenue. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 9 of Chapter 140 of the General Laws, which deals with consumer protection and professional licensure, by adding provisions for imposing fines on individuals for certain offenses. Specifically, it introduces a tiered fine structure for repeated violations within a six-month period, with the fines increasing significantly for each subsequent offense, starting at a minimum of $500 for a first offense and escalating to a minimum of $10,000 for a fifth offense, aiming to increase local revenue through these penalties.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Brian Joyce (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2357 (on 06/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S156

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S156
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S156
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S156.pdf

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