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Massachusetts Statute
§ 50:8 Criminal prosecutions; presumptions

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 50: General Provisions Relative To Primaries, Caucuses And Elections

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Voter Registration Voter List

Massachusetts Statute
§ 51:52A Solicitation of votes and distribution of campaign literature in registration offices prohibited; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 51: Voters

Topics: Electioneering Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 51:53 Police officers at meetings

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 51: Voters

Topics: Enforcement Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 51:54 Supervisors of registration; appointment, etc.; interference with supervisors; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 51: Voters

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:23 Supervisors of elections; political party representation

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Political Parties Enforcement Polling Places Qualifications - Election Officials Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:65 Activities at polling place; regulations; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Electioneering Enforcement Timing of Elections Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:68 Statements made before public declaration of vote; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:71 Presiding officers; powers and duties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Enforcement Polling Places Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:72 Preservation of order by police

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Enforcement Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:73 Smoking or intoxicating liquors in polling places prohibited; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:74 Detention of offenders; effect on right to vote

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 54:75 Report of violations; prosecutions

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 54: Elections

Topics: Enforcement Polling Places Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:6 Restrictions on expenditures; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:7 Receipts, disbursements and contributions regulated; limitations; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:8 Political contributions, etc., by corporations; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:9 Contributions and expenditures over $50 in cash or $100 by money order or bank check; use of credit or debit card by committee; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:10 True name and address of donor to be given; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:11 Soliciting of money, etc., from, and payment thereof by, candidates prohibited; exception; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:12 Soliciting of money for nomination papers prohibited; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:13 Solicitation or receipt of political campaign contributions by appointed public officers or employees prohibited; exceptions; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:14 Soliciting contributions in public buildings prohibited; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:15 Political contributions by public officers or employees restricted; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:16 Requiring political contributions or services of persons in public service prohibited; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:16A Obligation to make political contribution or render political service; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:16B Obligation to make political contribution or render political service employed for compensation; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:17 Public service status of officers or employees protected relative to political contributions; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:18 Reports of contributions and expenditures; persons required to file; contents; reporting periods; time limits; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:18A Reports of independent expenditures

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:18B Candidate or elected official sponsoring fund raising event on behalf of non-resident candidate; reports of contributions; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:18F Electioneering communication expenditures

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Electioneering Campaign Finance Disclosure Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:18G Independent expenditure or electioneering communication on radio, television or internet advertising; disclosure statement; violations; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:19 Campaign funds; designation of depository

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:22 Persons or corporations making contributions; filing of reports with director; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:22A Expenditures for political purpose; report; punishment for violation; examination of accounts

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:23 Persons acting for political committees; accounts and vouchers to treasurers

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:29 Failure to file or unlawful statement, report or affidavit; notice to and duties of director and attorney general

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:30 Courts authorized to compel filing of statements

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:31 Immunity of witnesses

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:32 Corrupt practices by candidate defined

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:33 Election petitions for corrupt practices; procedure

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Procedures Causes of Action Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:34 Application of preceding sections

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:35 Inquests upon complaint for violations

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Causes of Action Enforcement Election Offenses

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:36 Conduct of inquests

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:37 Witnesses; attendance; process; fees

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:38 Stenographer

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:39 Witnesses; binding over to superior court

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:40 Apprehension of offenders

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:41 Witnesses; compulsory testimony; immunity

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55:42 Forwarding certified copy of record of final judgment or conviction to city or town clerk; disqualification of defendant as voter

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Voter Eligibility Voter Registration

Massachusetts Statute
§ 55B:4 Powers and duties of commission

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55B: The State Ballot Law Commission

Topics: Enforcement Investigation Responsibilities - Election Officials

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