Massachusetts § 63 - Entry of licensing authorities upon licensed premises; taking of samples
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 63 — Entry of licensing authorities upon licensed premises; taking of samples, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63. Entry of licensing authorities upon licensed premises; taking of samples
Section 63. The local licensing authorities or their agents may at any time enter upon the premises of a person who is licensed by them, and the commission or its agents may enter upon the premises of any holder of a license, permit or certificate of fitness under this chapter, to ascertain the manner in which he conducts the business carried on under such license, permit or certificate. Such licensing authorities or their agents may at any time take samples for analysis from any beverages or alcohol kept on such premises, and the vessel or vessels containing such samples shall be sealed on the premises in the presence of the holder of such license, permit or certificate or one of his employees, and shall remain so sealed until presented to the state department of public health for analysis, and duplicate samples shall be left with such holder.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 63
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 63 cover?
Section 63 ("Entry of licensing authorities upon licensed premises; taking of samples") 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.
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