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M.G.L. c. 149, § 158A
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c. 149, § 158A. Work without compensation Section 158A. Whoever requires or permits any person, as a condition of securing employment, to work in any factory, workshop, manufacturing, mechanical or mercantile establishment without monetary compensation shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter149/Section158AFetched: 10/20/2026

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