Massachusetts § 242 - Sale of coal, coke and charcoal in baskets or receptacles; requisites

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 242 — Sale of coal, coke and charcoal in baskets or receptacles; requisites, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 242. Sale of coal, coke and charcoal in baskets or receptacles; requisites

Section 242. Baskets or similar receptacles used in selling coke, charcoal or unpacked kindling wood by measure shall be of one bushel or multiple thereof, Massachusetts standard dry measure, shall have their capacity plainly marked thereon, shall be sealed by a sealer of weights and measures of the town or district where the vendor resides or conducts his business, and shall be filled at least level full when well shaken.

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

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 242 cover?

Section 242 ("Sale of coal, coke and charcoal in baskets or receptacles; requisites") 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 § 242?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 242" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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