# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 5: Investigations of industrial conditions; complaints; prosecutions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 5
- **Heading:** Investigations of industrial conditions; complaints; prosecutions
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 5

## Text

Section 5. The attorney general may investigate conditions existing in any line of industry, and such investigations may be extended outside of the commonwealth to procure information to promote industrial development or to improve industrial conditions. He shall receive all complaints concerning conditions existing in any industry carried on in the commonwealth, or concerning alleged violations of any laws enforced under his direction, and shall thereupon make or direct all needful and appropriate investigations and prosecutions.

Section 5. The attorney general may investigate conditions existing in any line of industry, and such investigations may be extended outside of the commonwealth to procure information to promote industrial development or to improve industrial conditions. He shall receive all complaints concerning conditions existing in any industry carried on in the commonwealth, or concerning alleged violations of any laws enforced under his direction, and shall thereupon make or direct all needful and appropriate investigations and prosecutions.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 2 Enforcement of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 3 Inspections and investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 4 Reports of diseases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 5 Investigations of industrial conditions; complaints; prosecutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6 Safety devices and means to prevent accidents and diseases generally; fees for structural painting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6A Monitoring, inspection and investigation of work involving asbestos](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6B License for business activities involving asbestos; fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6C Health and safety of general public and asbestos workers; rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6D Complaints by employees relating to asbestos; retaliation by employer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6E Violations of workplace standards relating to asbestos; cease and desist orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6F Penalties for violations of Secs. 6B to 6E](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6F.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6G Release or waiver of damages caused by asbestos](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S6G.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 7 Committees for investigations and recommendation of regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C149_S7.md)

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