Section 3. (a) No person shall: (i) knowingly prepare, issue, request or require the issuance of a certificate of insurance that contains any false or misleading information concerning the policy of insurance to which the certificate of insurance makes reference; or (ii) prepare, issue, request or require the issuance of a certificate of insurance that purports to affirmatively or negatively alter, amend or extend the coverage provided by the policy of insurance to which the certificate of insurance makes reference.
(b) A certificate of insurance may not warrant that the policy of insurance referenced in the certificate comply with the insurance or indemnification requirements of a contract and the inclusion of a contract number or description within a certificate of insurance may not be interpreted as doing so.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 175l - Certificate of Insurance
Section 2 - Prohibitions for Use of Certificate Form; Limitations of Certificate
Section 3 - False or Misleading Information on Certificate
Section 5 - Application of Chapter; Certifications in Violation of Chapter Null and Void
Section 6 - Investigation Into Prohibited Practices; Penalty