Massachusetts § 99B - Sale of fruit, vegetables or turkeys; designation as ''native''; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 99B — Sale of fruit, vegetables or turkeys; designation as ''native''; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 99B. Sale of fruit, vegetables or turkeys; designation as ''native''; penalty
Section 99B. No person shall sell or offer to sell or pack for sale or distribution in the commonwealth fruit, vegetables or turkeys in containers bearing the label or designation ''native'' nor cause fruit, vegetables or turkeys to be advertised as ''native'' unless the name of state in which such fruit, vegetables or turkeys were grown appears immediately after the word ''native''. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 99B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 99B cover?
Section 99B ("Sale of fruit, vegetables or turkeys; designation as ''native''; 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 99B?
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