Massachusetts § 194B - Food fish products; labeling as ''halibut''; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 194B — Food fish products; labeling as ''halibut''; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 194B. Food fish products; labeling as ''halibut''; penalty
Section 194B. Whoever labels or offers for sale any food fish product designated as ''halibut'', with or without additional descriptive words, which is not of the species Hippoglossus Hippoglossus or Hippoglossus Stenolepsis shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 194B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 194B cover?
Section 194B ("Food fish products; labeling as ''halibut''; penalty") 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 § 194B?
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