Massachusetts § 292 - Possession by dealer of incorrectly labeled turpentine, paint or linseed oil
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 292 — Possession by dealer of incorrectly labeled turpentine, paint or linseed oil, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 292. Possession by dealer of incorrectly labeled turpentine, paint or linseed oil
Section 292. The having in possession, by any person dealing in such articles, of any article or substance designated in section two hundred and eighty-nine or two hundred and ninety-one, and marked or labelled contrary to said sections, shall be prima facie evidence that the same is kept by such person in violation of the provisions thereof.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 292 cover?
Section 292 ("Possession by dealer of incorrectly labeled turpentine, paint or linseed oil") 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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