Massachusetts § 36D - Penalties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 36D — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36D. Penalties
Section 36D. Whoever, not being licensed as provided in sections thirty-six A and thirty-six B, engages in the sale, distribution or delivery, at wholesale, of drugs or medicines, or uses the words ''wholesale druggist'' or any other words of similar import in connection with his business to indicate the sale, distribution or delivery of such commodities, at wholesale, or whoever sells, distributes or delivers such commodities at retail, and holds himself out to be a wholesale druggist by using the words, ''wholesale druggist'' or words of similar import in connection with his business, or in advertising the same, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not less than thirty days nor more than one year, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 36D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 36D cover?
Section 36D ("Penalties") 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 § 36D?
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