Massachusetts § 149 - Interference with officers and agents of local boards of health
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 149 — Interference with officers and agents of local boards of health, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 149. Interference with officers and agents of local boards of health
Section 149. Whoever prevents, obstructs or interferes with a local board of health, its officers or agents, in the performance of its duties as provided in section one hundred and forty-six, or hinders, obstructs or interferes with any inspection or examination by it or them, or secretes or removes any carcass, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit or provisions of any kind, for the purpose of preventing the inspection or examination of the same under sections one hundred and forty-six, one hundred and fifty to one hundred and fifty-three, inclusive, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 149
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 149 cover?
Section 149 ("Interference with officers and agents of local boards of 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 § 149?
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