Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 268A:6: Financial interest of state employee, relative or associates; disclosure

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

State employees who participate in matters involving their own financial interests or those of family, business entities, or prospective employers face fines up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to 5 years, unless they disclose the conflict and obtain written approval.

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