Section 6. A person shall be liable in contract to the commonwealth for expenses incurred by it under this chapter for his support to which he was not entitled, and action may be taken by the commonwealth to compel payment at any time within six years after the date when said person last received support or assistance under this chapter or chapter one hundred and eighteen A. The executor or administrator of such person shall likewise be liable for such expenses.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 117a - Support by the Commonwealth
Section 1 - Emergency Aid Program for Elderly and Disabled Residents
Section 3 - Ineligibility for Benefits
Section 4 - Persons Not Citizens or Legal Residents
Section 5 - Placing Persons in Unlicensed Institutions
Section 6 - Liability; Persons Receiving Support to Which They Are Not Entitled
Section 8 - Treasurers of Financial Institutions; Duty to Furnish Information Upon Request
Section 9 - Final Disposition of Deceased Persons; Recovery of Expenses From Deceased's Kindred