Massachusetts § 185 - Disinfecting public mutoscopes and other apparatus
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 185 — Disinfecting public mutoscopes and other apparatus, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 185. Disinfecting public mutoscopes and other apparatus
Section 185. The proprietor or manager of any place of public amusement or other place where there are provided for public use and entertainment mutoscopes or any other machine or apparatus of such nature that the person using the same breathes or speaks into it, or, to see or hear, holds any part thereof in contact with or near to his eyes or ears, shall disinfect the same, in such manner as shall be approved by the board of health, at least twice during such hours, in every twenty-four hours, as the machine or apparatus is offered for use by the public. This section shall not apply to telephones.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 185
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 185 cover?
Section 185 ("Disinfecting public mutoscopes and other apparatus") 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 § 185?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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