Massachusetts § 7K - Tires; minimum safety standards; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7K — Tires; minimum safety standards; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7K. Tires; minimum safety standards; penalty
Section 7K. No person shall sell, offer or expose for sale, or have in his possession with intent to sell any tire which has been manufactured after January first, nineteen hundred and sixty-eight for use on any motor vehicle, motorcycle, or trailer unless such tire complies with such minimum safety standards for construction and performance as the registrar shall prescribe. In no event shall such standards be below those adopted from time to time by the general services administration of the United States government.
Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than fifteen days, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7K
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7K cover?
Section 7K ("Tires; minimum safety standards; penalty") 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 § 7K?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 7K" (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 § 7K apply to my situation?
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