Massachusetts § 126 - Placards, signs or advertisements; prima facie evidence
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 126 — Placards, signs or advertisements; prima facie evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 126. Placards, signs or advertisements; prima facie evidence
Section 126. If there is exposed from, maintained in or permitted to remain on any vehicle or premises any placard, sign or advertisement purporting or designed to announce that firearms are kept in or upon such vehicle or premises or that an occupant of any vehicle or premises is a gunsmith, it shall be prima facie evidence that firearms are kept in or upon such vehicle or premises for sale or that the occupant is engaged in business as a gunsmith.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 126 cover?
Section 126 ("Placards, signs or advertisements; prima facie evidence") 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.
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