# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 4A: Altering, forging or counterfeiting certificates of number of motorboat; penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S4A

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 4A
- **Heading:** Altering, forging or counterfeiting certificates of number of motorboat; penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90B / Section 4A

## Text

Section 4A. Whoever falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits, or procures or assists another to falsely make, alter, forge or counterfeit, a certificate of number of a motorboat, or whoever forges, or without authority uses the signature, facsimile of the signature, or validating signature stamp of the director of the division of law enforcement upon a genuine or falsely made, altered, forged or counterfeited certificate of number of a motorboat, or whoever has in his possession, or utters, publishes as true or in any way makes use of a falsely made, altered, forged or counterfeited certificate of number of a motorboat, and whoever has in his possession or utters, publishes as true, or in any way makes use of a falsely made, altered, forged or counterfeited signature, facsimile of the signature or validation signature stamp of the director of the division of law enforcement, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

Section 4A. Whoever falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits, or procures or assists another to falsely make, alter, forge or counterfeit, a certificate of number of a motorboat, or whoever forges, or without authority uses the signature, facsimile of the signature, or validating signature stamp of the director of the division of law enforcement upon a genuine or falsely made, altered, forged or counterfeited certificate of number of a motorboat, or whoever has in his possession, or utters, publishes as true or in any way makes use of a falsely made, altered, forged or counterfeited certificate of number of a motorboat, and whoever has in his possession or utters, publishes as true, or in any way makes use of a falsely made, altered, forged or counterfeited signature, facsimile of the signature or validation signature stamp of the director of the division of law enforcement, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 2 Numbering; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 3 Application for certificate of number; display](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 4 Lost, destroyed or mutilated certificates of number; replacement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 4A Altering, forging or counterfeiting certificates of number of motorboat; penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S4A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 4B Removal, defacing, etc. of identification number of motorboat, motor or engine; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S4B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 5 Classes of motorboats; required lighting, signaling and fire extinguishing and control devices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 5A Wearable personal floatation devices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S5A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 5B Automatic shut–off nozzle for motorboat fuel dispensing devices; fine](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S5B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 5C Discharge of sewage into waters designated as a no discharge area; fine](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S5C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 5D Violations of Sec. 37B of Chapter 21; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S5D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 6 Exhaust; use of cutouts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 7 Compliance with Sec. 5; pre-requisite to departure from boat livery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 8 Operation while under influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics, etc.; breath or blood testing; water skiing; professional exhibitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXIV_C90B_S8.md)

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