Massachusetts § 41A - Patent and proprietary medicines; non-controlled substances; exemption from regulation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 41A — Patent and proprietary medicines; non-controlled substances; exemption from regulation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41A. Patent and proprietary medicines; non-controlled substances; exemption from regulation
Section 41A. Sections thirty-six A to forty-one, inclusive, of this chapter, and sections twenty-nine to thirty G, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and thirty-eight shall not apply to the manufacture or sale of patent and proprietary medicines or any substance or drug not included or defined in chapter ninety-four C as a controlled substance.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 41A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 41A cover?
Section 41A ("Patent and proprietary medicines; non-controlled substances; exemption from regulation") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 41A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 41A" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 41A apply to my situation?
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