Massachusetts § 56C - Placement of cash register; observation of total by customer; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 56C — Placement of cash register; observation of total by customer; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56C. Placement of cash register; observation of total by customer; penalty
Section 56C. Whoever maintains a cash register or other mechanical device at a counter for totalling the monetary value of customer purchases at retail which is so hidden or in such a position that the total cannot be observed by the customer shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 56C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 56C cover?
Section 56C ("Placement of cash register; observation of total by customer; penalty") 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 § 56C?
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