Massachusetts § 23 - Testing capacity of containers; seizure; complaint; revocation of authority
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 23 — Testing capacity of containers; seizure; complaint; revocation of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23. Testing capacity of containers; seizure; complaint; revocation of authority
Section 23. A sealer or deputy of any city or town or the deputy director or an inspector may, if he so desires, and shall, upon complaint, test the capacity of any container which is used or intended to be used as a measure under sections twenty to twenty-four, inclusive; and if the same does not conform to the law, he shall seize it and enter complaint. The deputy director may, at any time, for due cause, revoke any authority or permit granted by him to any manufacturer under said sections.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 23
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 23 cover?
Section 23 ("Testing capacity of containers; seizure; complaint; revocation of authority") 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 § 23?
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