Massachusetts § 22 - Paper or fibre cartons for sale of viscous or semi-solid commodities; capacity; shape; dimensions; markings
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 22 — Paper or fibre cartons for sale of viscous or semi-solid commodities; capacity; shape; dimensions; markings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22. Paper or fibre cartons for sale of viscous or semi-solid commodities; capacity; shape; dimensions; markings
Section 22. Paper or fibre cartons which are used for the sale by measure of viscous or semi-solid commodities or mixtures of solids and liquids shall contain and shall be sold as containing one gill, one half pint, one pint, one quart, two quarts, one gallon, two and one half gallons, three and one half gallons, and multiples of the gallon, Massachusetts standard liquid measure. Such cartons shall be of such shape and dimensions as may be approved by the deputy director. Whenever the shape and dimensions of any such carton have been so approved, the deputy director may authorize the manufacturer to have printed thereon a statement of its capacity in terms of Massachusetts standard liquid measure and with such other words and marking as the deputy director may require. Such cartons shall be legal measure only for such commodities as may be designated by the deputy director and shall be exempt from the laws requiring the sealing of measures.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 22 cover?
Section 22 ("Paper or fibre cartons for sale of viscous or semi-solid commodities; capacity; shape; dimensions; markings") 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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