Massachusetts § 142D - Receptacles exempt from marking requirements
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 142D — Receptacles exempt from marking requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142D. Receptacles exempt from marking requirements
Section 142D. The director of labor and workforce development and the commissioner of public health acting jointly may, by reasonable rules and regulations, exempt from the provisions of sections one hundred and forty-two A and one hundred and forty-two B, under such restrictions as they may deem advisable, (a) closed receptacles which are in the possession of the manufacturer by whom the contents of such receptacles were made or compounded or of a common carrier, provided in each case said director and commissioner are satisfied that such contents are to be used only outside the commonwealth; (b) receptacles containing material used exclusively as motor fuel; (c) receptacles containing material which, as last compounded, contained a per cent by weight of benzol, carbon tetrachloride or other substance which said director and commissioner determine to be not so hazardous to health as to warrant regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 142D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 142D cover?
Section 142D ("Receptacles exempt from marking requirements") 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 § 142D?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 142D apply to my situation?
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