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M.G.L. c. 151A, § 17
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c. 151A, § 17. Priority of claims Section 17. Contributions, payments in lieu of contributions and interest or penalties thereon shall have priority over all other claims against an employer, except wage claims.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter151A/Section17Fetched: 10/20/2026

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