Section 1. Section 10 of chapter 66 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the fourth sentence of paragraph (b) and inserting in place thereof the followings:-
If the custodian refuses or fails to comply with any such order within 10 days following notification of such order, the custodian shall be deemed in violation of the duties required of him by this chapter and subject to the penalties prescribed under section 15. The supervisor of records shall notify the attorney general or the appropriate district attorney thereof who shall take whatever measures he deems necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this section.
Section 2. Section 15 of chapter 66 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking the last sentence and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Any public officer who refuses or neglects to perform any duty required of him by this chapter, including failure to comply with an order from the supervisor of records made pursuant to paragraph (b) of section 10, shall for each day of such neglect or refusal be punished by a fine of not more than $100.
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