Massachusetts § 89 - Obstruction of inspection or examination; violation of statutes
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 89 — Obstruction of inspection or examination; violation of statutes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 89. Obstruction of inspection or examination; violation of statutes
Section 89. Every person engaged in the business mentioned in section eighty-six, his agent or other person in charge thereof, who fails or refuses to allow the inspection of the book, or who wilfully hinders, obstructs or prevents said officers from inspecting the book or examining the property as provided in section eighty-seven, or who wilfully violates any other provision of the three preceding sections, shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 89
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 89 cover?
Section 89 ("Obstruction of inspection or examination; violation of statutes") 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 § 89?
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