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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 271:37: Prohibited contracts; price quotations

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Communicating, receiving, or displaying price quotations of securities or commodities with intent to make prohibited contracts is punishable under the penalties specified in the preceding section.

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