Massachusetts § 249H - Heating oil standards; rules and regulations; samples; entry and inspection; violations; penalties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 249H — Heating oil standards; rules and regulations; samples; entry and inspection; violations; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 249H. Heating oil standards; rules and regulations; samples; entry and inspection; violations; penalties
Section 249H. The director of standards shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards for the various grades of heating oils, requiring manufacturers or distributors to furnish samples of the same, and providing for the entry and inspection of the premises of such manufacturers or distributors, and the inspection of heating oils stored thereon. Whoever violates any rule or regulation promulgated under the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 249H cover?
Section 249H ("Heating oil standards; rules and regulations; samples; entry and inspection; violations; penalties") 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 § 249H?
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