Massachusetts § 140 Weighers of beef; appointment; oath

Massachusetts Statutes

§ 140 — Weighers of beef; appointment; oath

Massachusetts § 140

Part IADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

Title XVREGULATION OF TRADE

Ch. 94INSPECTION AND SALE OF FOOD, DRUGS AND VARIOUS ARTICLES

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Bluebook

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, § 140 (2026).

Text

Section 140. In each town where beef cattle are sold for the purpose of marketing or barrelling, the mayor or selectmen shall appoint one or more persons, conveniently situated in such town and not dealers in cattle, as weighers of beef. Each such weigher shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties.

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