Massachusetts § 194A - Adulterated shellfish; prosecution; defenses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 194A — Adulterated shellfish; prosecution; defenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 194A. Adulterated shellfish; prosecution; defenses
Section 194A. In any prosecution in which it is alleged that the defendant for pay or otherwise delivered or offered to deliver to any person shellfish which are adulterated within the meaning of clause sixth of section one hundred and eighty-six, or however otherwise the offence may be described, it shall be a defense if the defendant shows that such shellfish were taken from an area not designated as contaminated by the department of public health or have passed a shellfish treatment plant approved by said department unless it appears from all the evidence that he knew or ought to have known of such adulteration or that he caused or contributed to the same.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 194A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 194A cover?
Section 194A ("Adulterated shellfish; prosecution; defenses") 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 § 194A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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