Massachusetts § 143 - Sale, etc., of sausages
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 143 — Sale, etc., of sausages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 143. Sale, etc., of sausages
Section 143. No person shall manufacture, sell, or offer or expose for sale, sausages or sausage meat containing any material or substance which would render the same adulterated within the meaning of section one hundred and forty-two. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 143
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 143 cover?
Section 143 ("Sale, etc., of sausages") 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 § 143?
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