Violations of cease and desist orders; penalties

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MA Code › Part I › Title XXII › Chapter 167 › Section 2F

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Section 2F. Any bank which violates a cease and desist order of the commissioner under section two D after it has become final, and while such order is in effect, shall forfeit and pay to the commonwealth a sum not to exceed ten thousand dollars for each violation, which sum may be recovered in a civil action. Upon order of the commissioner, such bank shall also be subject to the suspension or revocation of its charter or such other relief as is reasonable and appropriate.

Section 2F. Any bank which violates a cease and desist order of the commissioner under section two D after it has become final, and while such order is in effect, shall forfeit and pay to the commonwealth a sum not to exceed ten thousand dollars for each violation, which sum may be recovered in a civil action. Upon order of the commissioner, such bank shall also be subject to the suspension or revocation of its charter or such other relief as is reasonable and appropriate.

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