Massachusetts § 92B - Meats, poultry and fish; sales at retail; weight; penalty
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§ 92B. Meats, poultry and fish; sales at retail; weight; penalty
Section 92B. All meats, poultry and edible fish, except soft shell clams and oysters, shall be sold at retail only by weight and, except when sold in package form bearing a plain and conspicuous statement of quantity of contents as provided in section one hundred and eighty-one, such weight shall be determined at the time of sale. Whoever himself or by his servant or agent violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of ten dollars or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A of chapter 98.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 92B cover?
Section 92B ("Meats, poultry and fish; sales at retail; weight; penalty") 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.
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