GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS
CHAPTER 176D.
UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND UNFAIR AND
DECEPTIVE ACTS AND PRACTICES IN THE
BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
Chapter 176D, Section 1. Definitions.
Chapter 176D, Section 2. Unfair trade practices.
Chapter 176D, Section 3. Unfair methods of competition in insurance and unfair or
deceptive acts or practices.
Chapter 176D, Section 3A. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or
practices by certain entities.
Chapter 176D, Section 3B. Requirements for carriers offering pharmacy networks;
arrangements between carriers and non-network pharmacies; definitions.
Chapter 176D, Section 4. Prohibited requirements and conditions in lending of money or extension of
credit and renewals thereof.
Chapter 176D, Section 5. Investigation of insurance business.
Chapter 176D, Section 6. Proceeding to determine violation; notice of hearing; practice, pleading
and evidence.
Chapter 176D, Section 7. Determination; order, suspension or revocation of license;
damages; review.
Chapter 176D, Section 8. Review by supreme judicial court.
Chapter 176D, Section 9. Petition of an intervenor for review by supreme judicial court.
Chapter 176D, Section 10. Violation of cease and desist orders; penalty; suspension or revocation of
license.
Chapter 176D, Section 11. Rules and regulations.
Chapter 176D, Section 12. Scope of commissioner's powers.
Chapter 176D, Section 13. Giving incriminating testimony; immunity from prosecution.
Chapter 176D, Section 14. Severability.
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