Massachusetts § 21F - Unlicensed organization; officer or employee dispensing food or beverage

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 21F — Unlicensed organization; officer or employee dispensing food or beverage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21F. Unlicensed organization; officer or employee dispensing food or beverage

Section 21F. Any officer or employee of any such organization who dispenses or causes to be dispensed any food or beverage on its premises, unless such organization is then licensed under section twenty-one E, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars for the first or second offence and by such fine and imprisonment for not more than three months for each subsequent offence. If any officer or employee of any such organization which is incorporated is convicted of any offence under this section, the selectmen, or the aldermen, in the place where such organization is situated, except Boston, and in Boston the police commissioner, shall immediately give notice to the state secretary, who, upon receipt thereof, shall declare the charter of such organization void, and shall publish a notice in at least one newspaper published in the county where such organization is located that such incorporation is void and of no further effect.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 21F

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 21F cover?

Section 21F ("Unlicensed organization; officer or employee dispensing food or beverage") 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 § 21F?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 21F apply to my situation?

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