Massachusetts § 82A - Violations of Sec. 79; liability of pawnbroker
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 82A — Violations of Sec. 79; liability of pawnbroker, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82A. Violations of Sec. 79; liability of pawnbroker
Section 82A. Any pawnbroker who violates the provisions of section seventy-nine in reference to articles pawned which are found to be stolen articles shall be liable for the loss incurred by the loan, and the pawned article may be reclaimed by the owner of the same.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 82A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 82A cover?
Section 82A ("Violations of Sec. 79; liability of pawnbroker") 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 § 82A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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