Massachusetts § 19 - Penalties for violation of Sec. 18
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19 — Penalties for violation of Sec. 18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19. Penalties for violation of Sec. 18
Section 19. Whoever, by himself or by his servant or agent, or as the servantor agent of another person, sells any can or container to be used in the purchase or sale of milk or cream at wholesale that is not marked and sealed as required by the preceding section, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding ten dollars for each can or container so sold or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A. Whoever, by himself or by his servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of another person, uses any can or container in the purchase or sale of milk or cream at wholesale that is not marked and sealed as required by the preceding section, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding ten dollars for each offense or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A. The deputy director, inspectors and sealers shall enforce the provisions of this and the preceding section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19 cover?
Section 19 ("Penalties for violation of Sec. 18") 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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