Massachusetts § 66 - Entering premises; investigation; examination of vehicles; parts, books, papers and inventories
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 66 — Entering premises; investigation; examination of vehicles; parts, books, papers and inventories, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66. Entering premises; investigation; examination of vehicles; parts, books, papers and inventories
Section 66. The colonel of state police, the attorney general or such persons as he may designate, the police commissioner in Boston, the chief of police of any other city, the selectmen of a town or any police officer authorized by any of said officials may at any time enter upon any premises used by any person licensed under section fifty-nine for the purpose of carrying on his licensed business, ascertain how he conducts the same, and examine all second hand motor vehicles or parts thereof kept or stored in or upon the premises, and all books, papers and inventories relating thereto.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 66
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 66 cover?
Section 66 ("Entering premises; investigation; examination of vehicles; parts, books, papers and inventories") 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 § 66?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 66" (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 § 66 apply to my situation?
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