# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2F: Violations of cease and desist orders; penalties

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2F
- **Heading:** Violations of cease and desist orders; penalties
- **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 2F

## Text

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.

## 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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