Massachusetts § 178 - Rules for weighing; certification; public weighers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 178 — Rules for weighing; certification; public weighers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178. Rules for weighing; certification; public weighers
Section 178. Each public weigher of goods or commodities shall weigh them according to section one hundred and seventy-six, and shall certify accordingly; and for each refusal or neglect he shall forfeit not more than ten dollars. Each weigher of goods appointed by a town, and each weigher for hire or reward, shall be a public weigher hereunder.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 178
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 178 cover?
Section 178 ("Rules for weighing; certification; public weighers") 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 § 178?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 178" (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 § 178 apply to my situation?
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