Massachusetts § 160E - Analysis of drinking water by uncertified person; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 160E — Analysis of drinking water by uncertified person; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160E. Analysis of drinking water by uncertified person; penalty
Section 160E. A civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars shall be assessed on any person who is not certified by the department to perform drinking water quality testing who tests or analyzes drinking water, except for those tests allowed under the provisions of section one hundred and sixty D for the purpose of selling, leasing, renting or promoting a home water treatment device.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 160E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 160E cover?
Section 160E ("Analysis of drinking water by uncertified person; penalty") 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 § 160E?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 160E apply to my situation?
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