Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 268A:13: Financial interest of county employee, relatives or associates; disclosure
What this law says, in plain English
A county employee who participates in a matter involving a financial interest without proper disclosure may face a fine up to $10,000 and/or up to 5 years in state prison or 2.5 years in jail. Disclosure to appointing officials and the ethics commission permits participation if approved.
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