Section 12. Any insurer, rating organization or person that violates any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars for each offense or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both; or shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each such offense which may be assessed in an action brought on behalf of the commonwealth in any court of competent jurisdiction. The issuance, procurement or negotiation of a single policy of insurance shall be deemed a separate offense.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 175e - Regulation of Rates for Motor Vehicle Insurance
Section 2 - Application of Chapter
Section 3 - Application of Chapter 175a
Section 4 - Standards Applicable to Making and Use of Rates
Section 5 - Fixing Rates; Hearing; Report
Section 6 - Antitrust Provisions; Monopolies; Price Fixing; Restraints of Trade, Etc.
Section 7 - Manual of Classifications, Rules and Rates; Filing; Copies
Section 7a - Appeal of Application of Provision of Safe Drive Insurance Plan or Merit Rating Plan
Section 8 - Investigations by Commissioner; Hearings; Disapproval or Suspension of Rates
Section 9 - Bad-Faith Filing; Hearings
Section 10 - Alteration or Amendment of Rules and Regulations
Section 11 - Information Guide
Section 11a - Disclosure of Coverage Options