Massachusetts § 146 - Orders of prohibition; service
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 146 — Orders of prohibition; service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 146. Orders of prohibition; service
Section 146. Orders of prohibition issued under section one hundred and forty-three shall be served by an officer qualified to serve civil process upon the occupant or person having charge of the premises where such trade or employment is exercised, and the board shall take all necessary measures to prevent such exercise. Whoever refuses or neglects for twenty-four hours thereafter to obey the same shall forfeit not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 146
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 146 cover?
Section 146 ("Orders of prohibition; service") 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 § 146?
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