Massachusetts § 185G - Nonapplicability of statutes to tickets for entertainment of nonprofit organizations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 185G — Nonapplicability of statutes to tickets for entertainment of nonprofit organizations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 185G. Nonapplicability of statutes to tickets for entertainment of nonprofit organizations
Section 185G. The provisions of section one hundred and eighty-two A and the six preceding sections shall not apply to tickets or other evidences of entry to theatrical exhibitions, public shows or public amusements or exhibitions, all the proceeds of the sale or resale of which inure exclusively to the benefit of religious, educational or charitable institutions, societies or organizations or civic leagues or organizations not organized for profit but operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare or to associations of veterans of any wars of the United States, or to tickets or other evidences of entry to agricultural fairs, none of the profits of the sale or resale of which are distributed to stockholders or members of the association conducting the same.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 185G
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 185G cover?
Section 185G ("Nonapplicability of statutes to tickets for entertainment of nonprofit organizations") 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 § 185G?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 185G apply to my situation?
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