Massachusetts § 179 - Minors admitted to places of business
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 179 — Minors admitted to places of business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179. Minors admitted to places of business
Section 179. The keeper of a billiard, pool or sippio room or table, or place in which pictures are displayed upon the deposit of money in a coin controlled apparatus, who admits a minor under the age of eighteen thereto without the written consent of his parent or guardian, or the keeper of a bowling alley in which alcoholic beverages are sold who admits thereto a minor under the age of sixteen without such consent, shall forfeit ten dollars for the first and twenty dollars for each subsequent offence.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 179
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 179 cover?
Section 179 ("Minors admitted to places of business") 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 § 179?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 179" (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 § 179 apply to my situation?
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