# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 8: Interference with commission; violation of order

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 8
- **Heading:** Interference with commission; violation of order
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151B / Section 8

## Text

Section 8. Any person, employer, labor organization or employment agency, who or which shall wilfully resist, prevent, impede or interfere with the commission or any of its members or representatives in the performance of duty under this chapter, or shall wilfully violate a final order of the commission shall be punished for each offense by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by both; but procedure for the review of the order shall not be deemed to be such wilful conduct.

Section 8. Any person, employer, labor organization or employment agency, who or which shall wilfully resist, prevent, impede or interfere with the commission or any of its members or representatives in the performance of duty under this chapter, or shall wilfully violate a final order of the commission shall be punished for each offense by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by both; but procedure for the review of the order shall not be deemed to be such wilful conduct.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 2 Policies; recommendations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 3 Functions, powers and duties of commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 3A Employers' policies against sexual harassment; preparation of model policy; education and training programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 4 Unlawful practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 4A Conveyance by void instruments; penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S4A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 5 Complaints; procedure; limitations; bar to proceeding; award of damages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 6 Review of commission's order; court order for enforcement; appeals; availability of commission's copy of testimony; limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 7 Posting notices setting forth excerpts of statute and other information; refusal to post](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 8 Interference with commission; violation of order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 9 Construction and enforcement of chapter; inconsistent laws; exclusiveness of statutory procedure; civil remedies; speedy trial; attorney's fees and costs; damages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, sec. 10 Partial invalidity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXI_C151B_S10.md)

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