Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 266:37D: Publishing credit card numbering or coding systems
What this law says, in plain English
Publishing credit card numbers, codes, or methods to fraudulently avoid paying utility bills is prohibited when intended for fraudulent use. Violators face fines up to $2,000 and/or imprisonment up to 12 months.
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