Massachusetts § 69 - Statement of tonnage sold; inspection fee; filing; permit to examine books
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 69 — Statement of tonnage sold; inspection fee; filing; permit to examine books, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69. Statement of tonnage sold; inspection fee; filing; permit to examine books
Section 69. Each person who sells, offers or exposes for sale any commercial fertilizer, soil conditioner, or agricultural liming material shall on or before January first and July first of each year file with the commissioner, along with the inspection fee, a statement in such form as he prescribes setting forth the number of net tons of each grade of fertilizer, each registered soil conditioner, and each agricultural liming material, and county in which it was distributed or sold by him to nonlicensees or to nonregistrants in the commonwealth during the preceding six months, together with the permit allowing the commissioner or his authorized deputy to examine the books of the person filing the statement for the purpose of verifying the same. No information furnished the commissioner under this section shall be disclosed in such a way as to divulge the operation of any person.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 69
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 69 cover?
Section 69 ("Statement of tonnage sold; inspection fee; filing; permit to examine books") 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 § 69?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 69 apply to my situation?
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