Massachusetts § 142B - Marked receptacles for materials containing benzol, carbon tetrachloride or other substances hazardous to health
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 142B — Marked receptacles for materials containing benzol, carbon tetrachloride or other substances hazardous to health, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142B. Marked receptacles for materials containing benzol, carbon tetrachloride or other substances hazardous to health
Section 142B. No person shall keep for sale, sell, transport or store, and no person shall have for use in any manufacturing, mechanical or mercantile establishment, or any other place of employment, any material containing benzol, carbon tetrachloride or other substance which, in the opinion of the department of labor and workforce development and the department of public health, acting jointly, is so hazardous to health as to warrant regulation, in any receptacle other than part of a vehicle used exclusively for outdoor transportation, unless such receptacle is marked with one of the following combinations of words:— ''Contains benzol'', ''Contains carbon tetrachloride'' or ''Contains (name of substance)'', together with such warning as the director of labor and workforce development and the commissioner of public health jointly by reasonable rules and regulations may require.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 142B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 142B cover?
Section 142B ("Marked receptacles for materials containing benzol, carbon tetrachloride or other substances hazardous to health") 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 § 142B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 142B" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Massachusetts official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
How does Massachusetts § 142B apply to my situation?
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