Massachusetts § 88C - Rules and regulations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 88C — Rules and regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 88C. Rules and regulations
Section 88C. The commissioner of public health shall adopt rules and regulations relative to the sanitary conditions required for establishments, and persons operating such establishments, for which certificates or permits are required by chapter one hundred and thirty or by this chapter for the commercial processing or distribution of food fish, including lobsters, crabs, the meat from either, finny fish of the class known as Pisces, and shellfish, and for the sanitary requirements of boats and other vehicles or structures used in the catching, storage or transportation of such food fish; provided that all such rules and regulations shall meet the requirements of the United States as to interstate commerce in fish or shellfish and of other states in relation to the importation, inspection and consumption thereof within their respective limits.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 88C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 88C cover?
Section 88C ("Rules and 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 § 88C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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