Massachusetts § 249E - Placing foreign substances in coal receptacles; sale
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 249E — Placing foreign substances in coal receptacles; sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 249E. Placing foreign substances in coal receptacles; sale
Section 249E. Whoever, by himself, or by his servant, agent or employee, in placing or packing coal in any basket, bag, sack or other receptacle, places or causes to be placed therein any foreign substance, or sells, or exposes or offers for sale, or has in his custody or possession with intent to sell, coal placed or packed in a basket, bag, or sack or other receptacle containing an unreasonable amount of any foreign substance or producing an excessive amount of non-combustible residue, including ash, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 249E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 249E cover?
Section 249E ("Placing foreign substances in coal receptacles; sale") 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 § 249E?
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