Section 6. The repeal of a law by this act shall not affect any action, suit or prosecution pending at the time of the repeal for an offence committed, or for the recovery of a penalty or forfeiture incurred, under any of the laws repealed, except that the proceedings therein shall, when necessary, conform to the provisions of the General Laws.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part V - The General Laws, and Express Repeal of Certain Acts and Resolves
Chapter 281 - The General Laws and Their Effect
Section 1 - Designation as General Laws; Citation; Effective Date
Section 2 - Construction of General Laws as Continuation of Former Acts
Section 3 - Repealed or Superseded Law; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 5 - Punishment, Penalty or Forfeiture Incurred; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 6 - Pending Actions, Suits or Prosecutions; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 7 - Tenure of Office Holders; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 8 - Salary or Compensation of Incumbent; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 9 - Statutory Time Periods; Effect of Repeal of Law by General Laws
Section 10 - Temporary Laws; Effect of Enactment of General Laws