Massachusetts § 144 - Unlawful industrial homework
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 144 — Unlawful industrial homework, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144. Unlawful industrial homework
Section 144. The manufacture of or work upon any of the following by industrial homework shall be unlawful, and no permit issued under section one hundred and forty-seven or certificate issued under section one hundred and forty-seven A shall be deemed to authorize such manufacture or work upon or the delivery of materials for such manufacture: tobacco; drugs and poisons; bandages and other sanitary goods; explosives, fireworks and articles of like character; outergarments and undergarments of men, women, boys, girls, children and infants, except hosiery and women's millinery; articles, the manufacture of or work upon which by industrial homework is determined by the commissioner, after investigation and hearing in the manner provided by sections one hundred and forty-five and one hundred and forty-six to be injurious to the health or welfare of the industrial homeworkers within the industry or to render unduly difficult the maintenance of existing labor standards or the enforcement of labor standards established by law or regulation for workers in the industry.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 144
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 144 cover?
Section 144 ("Unlawful industrial homework") 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 § 144?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 144 apply to my situation?
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