Massachusetts § 18B - Coin operated laundries; notice to consumer of drying times
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 18B — Coin operated laundries; notice to consumer of drying times, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18B. Coin operated laundries; notice to consumer of drying times
Section 18B. Every person conducting a commercial coin operated laundry, where there is no full time attendant shall display, in a conspicuous manner, a sign no less than twelve inches square indicating for each different size or style dryer therein, the amount of time a consumer receives per coin and the average drying time by fabric type and load size.
Failure to display such sign shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars.
Any person conducting a commercial coin operated laundry who is required to display a sign under the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars for each operation of a dryer that does not provide, within three minutes, the time indicated in said sign.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 18B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 18B cover?
Section 18B ("Coin operated laundries; notice to consumer of drying times") 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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