Massachusetts § 142 - Record of purchases by dealers in scrap copper wire; inspection; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 142 — Record of purchases by dealers in scrap copper wire; inspection; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142. Record of purchases by dealers in scrap copper wire; inspection; penalty
Section 142. Whoever is in the business of purchasing copper line wire or scrap copper wire shall enter in a book kept for that purpose a description of the same, the quantity purchased, the purchase price and a name and address of the seller. Said book shall at all times be open to the inspection of the chief of police of a city or town or any other officer having similar duties or any officer authorized by either of them, or a state police officer. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 142
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 142 cover?
Section 142 ("Record of purchases by dealers in scrap copper wire; inspection; penalty") 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 § 142?
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