Massachusetts § 101 - Term of license; contents; posting
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 101 — Term of license; contents; posting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 101. Term of license; contents; posting
Section 101. Licenses granted by the commissioner shall be for a period of one year from October first. Each license shall plainly state the name of the licensee, and the city or town, with the name of the street, and the number, if any, of the place where the business is to be carried on, and shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the office where the business is transacted.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 101
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 101 cover?
Section 101 ("Term of license; contents; posting") 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 § 101?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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