Massachusetts § 115 - Legal and standard barrel and crate for cranberries
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 115 — Legal and standard barrel and crate for cranberries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 115. Legal and standard barrel and crate for cranberries
Section 115. The legal and standard barrel for cranberries shall measure not less than twenty-five and one fourth inches between the heads, inside; the length of the staves shall be twenty-eight and one half inches; the diameter of the head shall be not less than sixteen and one fourth inches, including the bevelled edge; the outside bulge circumference shall measure not less than fifty-eight and one half inches; the thickness of the staves shall be not greater than four tenths of an inch. The legal and standard crate for cranberries shall measure seven and one half inches, by twelve inches, by twenty-two inches, inside, exclusive of any interior partition or support, and shall have an interior capacity of one thousand nine hundred and eighty cubic inches; but any square or oblong crate or box of different form, but of as great interior capacity, shall be considered a legal and standard crate.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 115
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 115 cover?
Section 115 ("Legal and standard barrel and crate for cranberries") 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 § 115?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 115" (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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