Massachusetts § 167 - Examination of samples of vinegar; complaint for misbranding or adulteration; hearing
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 167 — Examination of samples of vinegar; complaint for misbranding or adulteration; hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 167. Examination of samples of vinegar; complaint for misbranding or adulteration; hearing
Section 167. Samples of vinegar taken under authority of law shall be examined by the department of public health or by boards of health of towns. If it then appears that any sample is misbranded or adulterated, the department of public health, or the board of health of a town, as the case may be, need not cause formal complaint to be entered at once, but shall grant the opportunity for a hearing under section one hundred and eighty-nine.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 167
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 167 cover?
Section 167 ("Examination of samples of vinegar; complaint for misbranding or adulteration; hearing") 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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