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MA H2264

Relative to penalties for unlicensed work


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th 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 aims 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 raises the maximum fine for a first offense from $2,500 to $10,000, and the maximum fine for a subsequent offense from $1,000 to $5,000. Additionally, it introduces a new penalty of up to six months' imprisonment for a subsequent offense. The bill amends various sections of Chapters 112, 141, and 143 of the General Laws to implement these changes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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