Massachusetts § 72 - Cinematograph booth or enclosure; necessity of inspection and approval; certificate; fire precautions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 72 — Cinematograph booth or enclosure; necessity of inspection and approval; certificate; fire precautions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72. Cinematograph booth or enclosure; necessity of inspection and approval; certificate; fire precautions
Section 72. No cinematograph or similar apparatus, thirty-five millimeter or larger, involving the use of so-called safety film shall be kept or used for the purpose of exhibiting such films in or upon the premises of a public building until a booth or enclosure, which has been inspected and approved by an inspector and his certificate issued therefor, has been provided; nor until such precautions against fire as the commissioner of the division of professional licensure may specify have been taken by the owner, user, or exhibitor.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 72
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 72 cover?
Section 72 ("Cinematograph booth or enclosure; necessity of inspection and approval; certificate; fire precautions") 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 § 72?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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