General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE XX. PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOOD ORDER |
CHAPTER 142A. REGULATION OF HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS |
SECTION 1. Definitions |
SECTION 2. Residential contracting agreements; requirements |
SECTION 3. Civil actions; private arbitration program |
SECTION 4. Arbitration; appeals |
SECTION 5. Residential Contractor's Guaranty Fund; regulations |
SECTION 6. Operation of fund; deposits; interest; use of funds |
SECTION 7. Claims against fund; award limitations |
SECTION 8. Subrogation of fund administrator; right to reimbursement; repayment by contractor; judgment for unpaid amount |
SECTION 9. Registration of contractors or subcontractors |
SECTION 10. Registration applications; required information |
SECTION 11. Registration fees |
SECTION 12. Denial of registration applications; grounds; requests for reconsideration |
SECTION 13. Registration records; building permits, contracts and advertisements |
SECTION 14. Exemption from registration |
SECTION 15. Suspension or revocation of certificate of registration |
SECTION 16. Promulgation of rules and regulations by director |
SECTION 17. Contractors or subcontractors; prohibited acts; violations |
SECTION 18. Administrative penalties for violations of chapter provisions |
SECTION 19. Fines and imprisonment |
SECTION 20. Continuing violations; injunctions; restitution |
SECTION 21. Construction of chapter; state liability |