Massachusetts § 85 - Special licenses; churches, schools and public institutions; fee; regulations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 85 — Special licenses; churches, schools and public institutions; fee; regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85. Special licenses; churches, schools and public institutions; fee; regulations
Section 85. Notwithstanding any provision of sections seventy-two to eighty-four, inclusive, the commissioner of the division of occupational licensure, upon application accompanied by a fee of three dollars, may grant special licenses for operators of motion picture machines in churches, schoolhouses or public institutions which in his opinion are in safe condition for said exhibitions, and he may prescribe regulations for the proper conduct of the same.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 85
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 85 cover?
Section 85 ("Special licenses; churches, schools and public institutions; fee; regulations") 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 § 85?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 85" (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 § 85 apply to my situation?
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