Massachusetts § 139B - Sale of dressed poultry slaughtered without commonwealth; inspection
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 139B — Sale of dressed poultry slaughtered without commonwealth; inspection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 139B. Sale of dressed poultry slaughtered without commonwealth; inspection
Section 139B. All dressed poultry, including chickens, fowl, ducks, geese, pheasants and turkeys, slaughtered without the commonwealth shall, unless it has been inspected for wholesomeness by the United States Department of Agriculture, be deemed unfit for food, and shall not be sold or offered for sale.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 139B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 139B cover?
Section 139B ("Sale of dressed poultry slaughtered without commonwealth; inspection") 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 § 139B?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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