Massachusetts § 31A - Shipping or delivering tuberculin within commonwealth; statement as to use; application to common carriers
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§ 31A. Shipping or delivering tuberculin within commonwealth; statement as to use; application to common carriers
Section 31A. Every person who, himself or by his servant or agent, ships from a place within the commonwealth or otherwise delivers any tuberculin to a person within the commonwealth shall forthwith file with the director a written statement containing the name and address of the person to whom the same was shipped or delivered as aforesaid and the quantity thereof. Every person receiving tuberculin for use in connection with domestic animals shall forthwith after such use file with the director a written statement containing the name and address of the person whose cattle have been tested with such tuberculin and of the person from whom the same was received, together with records of said test upon blanks furnished by the director. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars. This section shall not apply to common carriers, their servants or agents.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 31A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 31A cover?
Section 31A ("Shipping or delivering tuberculin within commonwealth; statement as to use; application to common carriers") 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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