Massachusetts § 32 - Hawking or peddling of alcoholic beverages
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 32 — Hawking or peddling of alcoholic beverages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32. Hawking or peddling of alcoholic beverages
Section 32. No holder of a license or permit under this chapter shall himself or through an agent or employee go from town to town or from place to place in the same town selling, bartering, hawking or peddling, or exposing or carrying for sale, barter, hawking or peddling, any alcoholic beverages from a vehicle. All sales of such beverages under section fifteen and all sales thereof by a licensee under section eighteen, nineteen, nineteen B or nineteen C where transportation and delivery are required, shall be made only upon orders actually received at the licensed place of business prior to the shipment thereof. Violation of this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 32
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 32 cover?
Section 32 ("Hawking or peddling of alcoholic beverages") 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 § 32?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 32" (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 § 32 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Massachusetts can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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