Massachusetts § 160C - Home water treatment devices; definitions applicable to Secs. 160B to 160G
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§ 160C. Home water treatment devices; definitions applicable to Secs. 160B to 160G
Section 160C. As used in this section and sections one hundred and sixty B to one hundred and sixty G, inclusive, the following terms shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following meanings:—
''Department'', the department of environmental protection.
''Home water treatment device'', any product that (a) is designed to alter the chemical, electro-chemical, or physical properties or characteristics of drinking water, and (b) is used, sold, leased, or rented for use on residential real property primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.
''Purchaser'', a person who purchases, leases or rents home water treatment devices.
''Seller'', a person who sells, leases, rents or promotes home water treatment devices.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 160C cover?
Section 160C ("Home water treatment devices; definitions applicable to Secs. 160B to 160G") 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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