Massachusetts § 52 - Return of alcoholic beverages not forfeited; order; endorsement
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 52 — Return of alcoholic beverages not forfeited; order; endorsement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52. Return of alcoholic beverages not forfeited; order; endorsement
Section 52. If it is not proved on the trial that all or part of the beverages seized was kept or deposited for sale contrary to law, the court shall issue a written order to the officer having the same in custody to return so much thereof as was not proved to be so kept or deposited and the vessels in which it is contained, to the place as nearly as may be from which it was taken, or to deliver it to the person entitled to receive it. After executing such order, the officer shall return it to the court with his doings endorsed thereon.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 52
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 52 cover?
Section 52 ("Return of alcoholic beverages not forfeited; order; endorsement") 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 § 52?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 52" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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