# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2B: Investigation of unfair practices

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2B

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2B
- **Heading:** Investigation of unfair practices
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167 / Section 2B

## Text

Section 2B. The commissioner shall have the power to examine and investigate into the affairs of every bank engaged in consumer transactions in this commonwealth in order to determine whether such bank has been or is engaged in any unfair method of competition or in any unfair or deceptive act or practice as established by the commissioner by regulation in accordance with the provisions of section two A.

Section 2B. The commissioner shall have the power to examine and investigate into the affairs of every bank engaged in consumer transactions in this commonwealth in order to determine whether such bank has been or is engaged in any unfair method of competition or in any unfair or deceptive act or practice as established by the commissioner by regulation in accordance with the provisions of section two A.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 1A Rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S1A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2 Examination of banks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2A Definitions applicable to Secs. 2A to 2G; unfair practices involving consumer transactions; rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2B Investigation of unfair practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2C Proceedings regarding unfair practices; notice; hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2D Unfair practices; findings; cease and desist orders; penalty; modification of order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2E Review of cease and desist orders; civil liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2F Violations of cease and desist orders; penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2F.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2G Penalties for unfair practices; enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2G.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2H Notice to commissioner of activity or investment of savings bank, co-operative bank or trust company; waiver or extension of notice period](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2H.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2I Compliance with federal laws and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2I.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2J Confidentiality of information provided in applications filed with commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S2J.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 3 Meetings of board of directors or board of trustees of bank; reports on bank examinations; records; certificates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167_S3.md)

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