Massachusetts § 303C - Marking containers containing methyl alcohol or wood alcohol
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 303C — Marking containers containing methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 303C. Marking containers containing methyl alcohol or wood alcohol
Section 303C. Every barrel, keg, bottle or other container containing methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, so called, or any drug or medicine intended for external use containing methyl alcohol shall bear in capital letters not less than three eighths nor more than one and one half inches in height, stencilled or printed thereon, the words ''POISON, NOT FOR INTERNAL USE'', or shall bear a label which shall include the word ''POISON'' and which shall conform to regulations prescribed by the department of public health, authority to prescribe such regulations and to amend or annul the same being hereby granted to said department. Whoever, himself or by his servant or agent, sells, exchanges or delivers any such alcohol, drug or medicine in any container not conforming to this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 303C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 303C cover?
Section 303C ("Marking containers containing methyl alcohol or wood alcohol") 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 § 303C?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 303C" (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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How does Massachusetts § 303C apply to my situation?
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