Massachusetts § 157 - Sale of ice at retail
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 157 — Sale of ice at retail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 157. Sale of ice at retail
Section 157. Whoever, being engaged in the business of selling ice at retail, and not engaged in the delivery of the same under a contract, refuses to sell from any place or vehicle engaged in the regular distribution of ice at retail a piece of ice at the fair value thereof to any person other than an ice dealer, shall, if such person tenders in payment therefor the amount of five cents or any multiple thereof not more than fifty cents in legal money of the United States, 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 § 157
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 157 cover?
Section 157 ("Sale of ice at retail") 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 § 157?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 157" (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?
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How does Massachusetts § 157 apply to my situation?
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