Massachusetts § 25 - Condemnation of weighing or measuring devices; marking; removal of notice
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 25 — Condemnation of weighing or measuring devices; marking; removal of notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25. Condemnation of weighing or measuring devices; marking; removal of notice
Section 25. All weighing or measuring devices which cannot be made to conform to the standard shall be stamped, marked or labelled ''Condemned'' or ''CD'' by the sealer. Weighing or measuring devices in possession of a merchant or vendor not used for buying or selling, or for weighing and measuring for hire or reward shall be plainly marked by the sealer with a notice that such articles have not been sealed under this chapter. Whoever removes said notice without the consent of the person affixing the same shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 25
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 25 cover?
Section 25 ("Condemnation of weighing or measuring devices; marking; removal of notice") 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 § 25?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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