Massachusetts § 16 - Paper or fibre bottles and jars for milk or cream; capacity; sealing; stamping
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 16 — Paper or fibre bottles and jars for milk or cream; capacity; sealing; stamping, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16. Paper or fibre bottles and jars for milk or cream; capacity; sealing; stamping
Section 16. Paper or fibre bottles and jars used for the distribution of milk or cream to consumers, and holding, when filled to a level with the bottom of the cap or stopple, not less than eight, sixteen, thirty-two, forty-eight or sixty-four ounces, shall be sealed as measures under section forty-one or fifty-one, or by the manufacturer in the manner provided in the preceding section, and when so sealed may be used as provided by law for glass milk jars and bottles. Every such bottle or jar shall have plainly stamped upon it by the manufacturer the words: ''Penalty for re-use, twenty-five dollars.''
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 16
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("Paper or fibre bottles and jars for milk or cream; capacity; sealing; stamping") 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.
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