Massachusetts § 36 - Certification; water closets, urinals and ventilation; cleaning and disinfecting by licensee
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 36 — Certification; water closets, urinals and ventilation; cleaning and disinfecting by licensee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36. Certification; water closets, urinals and ventilation; cleaning and disinfecting by licensee
Section 36. No such license shall be granted in any such city until the board of health thereof has certified that the building is provided with a sufficient number of water closets and urinals and with good and sufficient means of ventilation; and the said board may from time to time require the licensee thoroughly to cleanse and disinfect all parts of said building and the furniture therein to the satisfaction of such board.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 36
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 36 cover?
Section 36 ("Certification; water closets, urinals and ventilation; cleaning and disinfecting by licensee") 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 § 36?
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