# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 3B: Action for injunction restraining violations of chapter

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 3B
- **Heading:** Action for injunction restraining violations of chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 3B

## Text

Section 3B. The attorney general may, at the request of the commissioner, maintain and prosecute, in the name of the commonwealth, an action against any insurer, its officers, directors, trustees or agents or against any broker or adjuster or against any other person or persons subject to the provisions of this chapter, for the purpose of obtaining an injunction restraining such person or persons from doing any acts in violation of the provisions of this chapter. In such action, if the court finds that a defendant is threatening or is likely to do any act or acts in violation of this chapter, and that such violation will cause irreparable injury to the interests of the people of the commonwealth, the court may grant an injunction restraining such violation. The court may on motion and affidavits grant a preliminary injunction and interlocutory injunction, upon such terms as may be just; but the people of the commonwealth shall not be required to give security before the issuance of any such injunction.

Section 3B. The attorney general may, at the request of the commissioner, maintain and prosecute, in the name of the commonwealth, an action against any insurer, its officers, directors, trustees or agents or against any broker or adjuster or against any other person or persons subject to the provisions of this chapter, for the purpose of obtaining an injunction restraining such person or persons from doing any acts in violation of the provisions of this chapter. In such action, if the court finds that a defendant is threatening or is likely to do any act or acts in violation of this chapter, and that such violation will cause irreparable injury to the interests of the people of the commonwealth, the court may grant an injunction restraining such violation. The court may on motion and affidavits grant a preliminary injunction and interlocutory injunction, upon such terms as may be just; but the people of the commonwealth shall not be required to give security before the issuance of any such injunction.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 2 Insurance contract; definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 2A Reinsurance contracts; status](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S2A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 3 Unauthorized insurance, annuity or variable annuity contracts; prohibition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 3A Administration and enforcement of insurance laws by commissioner of insurance; report of violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 3B Action for injunction restraining violations of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S3B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 3C Promulgation of regulations defining certain terms relating to medical insurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S3C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 4 Examination of companies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 4A Provision of data to commissioner by homeowners insurers and joint underwriting association; access to confidential data; annual report to general court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S4A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 4B Annual report to commissioner of cancellations and non-renewals of homeowners policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S4B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 4D Coverage to be made available to residential owners for release of heating oil](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S4D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 4E Refusal to issue or renew private passenger motor vehicle insurance policy based on credit information prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S4E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 4F Liability insurance and notice requirements for operators of short-term rentals and hosting platforms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S4F.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 4G Verification of applicant driving history prior to issuing private passenger motor vehicle insurance policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C175_S4G.md)

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