Massachusetts § 71 - Date of receipt of food in cold storage; marking on containers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 71 — Date of receipt of food in cold storage; marking on containers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71. Date of receipt of food in cold storage; marking on containers
Section 71. The date of receipt into cold storage shall be plainly marked either upon the containers in which any articles of food deposited in such storage are packed, or, if not packed in containers, on or in connection with all such articles, except fish. When deposited in cold storage, all articles of food which have been previously stored in any other state or country shall be plainly marked, as above provided, with the date of their original deposit in cold storage.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 71
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 71 cover?
Section 71 ("Date of receipt of food in cold storage; marking on containers") 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.
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