Massachusetts § 73 - Entry upon premises; investigation; examination of articles, books and inventories
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 73 — Entry upon premises; investigation; examination of articles, books and inventories, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73. Entry upon premises; investigation; examination of articles, books and inventories
Section 73. The chief of police of a city, the selectmen of a town, any officer authorized by either of them, or a state police officer may at any time enter upon any premises used by a licensed pawnbroker for the purposes of his business, ascertain how he conducts his business, and examine all articles taken in pawn or kept or stored in or upon said premises and all books and inventories relating thereto. Every such pawnbroker, his clerk, agent, servant or other person in charge of the premises shall exhibit to such officer on demand any or all of such articles, books and inventories.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 73
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 73 cover?
Section 73 ("Entry upon premises; investigation; examination of articles, books 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 § 73?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 73" (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 § 73 apply to my situation?
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