Massachusetts § 7M - Retread or recapped tires; sale; marking quality
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7M — Retread or recapped tires; sale; marking quality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7M. Retread or recapped tires; sale; marking quality
Section 7M. No person shall sell, offer or expose for sale, have in his possession with intent to sell, or give away, for use on any motor vehicle or trailer, on public highways any tire which: (a) has been retreaded or recapped unless such tire has been permanently marked on both sides thereof with the word ''retread'', ''retreaded'', ''recap'' or ''recapped''; or (b) is of other than first quality unless such tire has been permanently marked on both sides thereof with a descriptive term indicating that the tire does not meet the manufacturer's standard quality or appearance specifications for such brand of tire, such as: ''blem'', ''second'', ''imperfect'' or similar appropriate descriptive term. The markings required hereunder shall be in letters at least three sixteenths of an inch in height and shall be so placed as to be plainly visible.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7M
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7M cover?
Section 7M ("Retread or recapped tires; sale; marking quality") 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 § 7M?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 7M" (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 § 7M apply to my situation?
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