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Section 1“Licensing authorities” defined
Section 2Issuance of license to be innholders or common victuallers; signing; refusal; fee; record; penalty
Section 3Content of innholders’ licenses; governing statutes
Section 4Contents generally; coverage; term
Section 5Food and accommodations; availability
Section 6Conditions precedent; proposed plans; cost estimates; license as victualler or innholder
Section 6ARepealed, 1941, 439, Sec. 2
Section 6BFood allergy awareness
Section 7Refusing to provide for travelers
Section 8Repealed, 1975, 256, Sec. 1
Section 9Suspension; revocation; forfeiture
Section 9AKeeping of premises open throughout year
Section 10Liability for loss of property
Section 11Fire or overwhelming force; liability
Section 12Fraudulently procuring food, accommodations or credit; removal of property covered by lien; evidence
Section 12A“Hotel” defined for Secs. 12B to 12D
Section 12BRemoval of guest from hotel
Section 12CRefusal of accommodation in hotel to persons acting in disorderly manner; damage deposits
Section 12DPersons negligently or intentionally causing damage to hotel; liability
Section 13Posting of statutory provisions
Section 14Sale of guest’s property; notice
Section 15Disposition of proceeds
Section 16Sale proceeds; payment to owner by state treasurer
Section 17Loss by guest; negligence and violation of regulations as defense
Section 18Signs; penalty for failure to have sign
Section 19Summary of laws for authorities and licensees
Section 20Unlicensed innholders or victuallers
Section 21Third convictions
Section 21ACity and town licenses for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages; retail sales
Section 21BContents; coverage; expiration; fee; suspension; revocation
Section 21CUnlicensed business; penalties
Section 21DInapplicability of statute to certain persons
Section 21EGrant of license to dispense food and beverages consumed on premises; governing statutes; fee; names of officers and members; suspension; revocation; excepted organizations
Section 21FUnlicensed organization; officer or employee dispensing food or beverage
Section 22“Lodging house” defined
Section 22ACooking facilities
Section 22BMicrowave ovens
Section 23Term; fee
Section 24Unlicensed keepers; injunction
Section 25Inspection of premises
Section 26Permitting immoral conduct; defense; evidence
Section 27Register; entry of names; condition precedent to occupancy; retention; inspection; penalty
Section 28Register; order to keep
Section 29Register; true or used name; failure to register; penalty
Section 30Revocation and suspension of license; investigation; hearing; notice; appeal
Section 31Posting of notice of statutes
Section 32Convictions; transmission of copy of record to licensing authorities
Section 32ANecessity of license; motel defined
Section 32BGrant, suspension or revocation of license; expiration; renewal; application fees; inspection; reinstatement
Section 32CExamination of licensed camps and cabins; unsanitary conditions
Section 32DRules and regulations; posting
Section 32EOperating business without license
Section 32FDefinition; license requirement for manufactured housing community; copy sent to city or town clerk; exceptions
Section 32GMonthly fees; collection; deposit; lists; payment to treasurers; exemption from taxes; penalties; revocation of license
Section 32HUnequipped communities; plans; cost estimates; conditional licenses; suspension or revocation
Section 32IRegister; retention; inspection; penalty
Section 32JSummary process to recover possession; termination of tenancy or lease
Section 32KAppeals; reinstatement; reissuance
Section 32LRequirements and restrictions applicable to manufactured housing communities
Section 32MSale or proposed sale of manufactured home located in licensed community
Section 32NReprisals for report of violations
Section 32OActions to enforce Secs. 32L or 32M; mailing copies of orders
Section 32PTerms and conditions of occupancy; disclosure in writing; required notice
Section 32QManufactured home defined
Section 32RSale or lease of manufactured housing community; home owners’ association; notice; right of first refusal
Section 32SRules and regulations
Section 33Public lodging house; definition; cubicle plan
Section 34Licensing authority; revocation; fee; expiration; contents; coverage
Section 35Certification; compliance with statutes; fire alarms, extinguishers, and means of escape; alterations; additional appliances
Section 36Certification; water closets, urinals and ventilation; cleaning and disinfecting by licensee
Section 37Register; inspection
Section 38Free access to officers
Section 39Keeping of house without license
Section 40Violation of statutes
Section 41 to 46Repealed, 1969, 59, Sec. 1
Section 46ADefinitions
Section 46BLicensing of employment agency; necessity; posting; governing provisions
Section 46CApplication for license
Section 46DInvestigation of applicants; hearing; grant or denial of license; duration of license; prohibited locations
Section 46EAssignment or transfer of license; locations; number of licenses
Section 46FFees; bond
Section 46GClaims or suits against licensee
Section 46HRegister; contents; record of receipts and income; charges; monthly reports to commissioner
Section 46IInformation furnished to applicant for employment; copy of contract; receipt for charges
Section 46JList of emigrant agents; necessity of license; transportation of applicants for employment; lodging and meals; statement to prospective employee
Section 46KProhibited activities or conduct
Section 46LFees; restrictions on charge or acceptance
Section 46MReceipt of fees or payments contrary to Sec. 46L; return
Section 46NContract between prospective employee and agency
Section 46ORefunds by employment agencies; conditions; reduction of fees; restriction on deductions from wages
Section 46PPosting of copy of Secs. 46A to 46O
Section 46QInspection of premises and books; rules and regulations; procedure upon complaint against licensee; suspension or revocation of licenses
Section 46RPenalties
Section 47Coffee and tea houses
Section 48Repealed, 1937, 342, Sec. 2
Section 49Lunch carts
Section 50Lunch carts; fee of highway not owned by town
Section 50ARepealed, 1931, 173
Section 51Facial and scalp massage; bath houses
Section 52Massage or baths; inspection
Section 53Massage or baths; penalty
Section 54Junk dealers
Section 54AAutomobile graveyards
Section 55Junk dealers; penalty; exceptions
Section 56Junk collector defined
Section 56AShooting galleries
Section 57Sale of second hand vehicles; necessity of license; exceptions; auctions; reports
Section 58Classes
Section 59Licensing authorities; expiration; fees; application; prerequisites; premises; ordinance regulations; revocation; notice
Section 59AMotor vehicle junkyards; requirements
Section 60Registrar’s rules and regulations
Section 61Repealed, 1996, 429
Section 62Record book; contents
Section 63Repealed, 1977, 553
Section 64Repealed, 1996, 429
Section 65Repealed, 1961, 45, Sec. 2
Section 66Entering premises; investigation; examination of vehicles; parts, books, papers and inventories
Section 67Obstruction of entrance or examination by officers; refusal to exhibit items demanded
Section 67AJunked motor vehicles, registration and identification plates; removal and forwarding to registrar; penalty
Section 68Unlicensed business
Section 69Violation of statutes, rules or regulations
Section 70Licensing of pawnbrokers; governing statutes; revocation
Section 71Retention of articles; sale; disposition of proceeds; notice; other disposition; personal apparel
Section 72Interest rate; penalty
Section 73Entry upon premises; investigation; examination of articles, books and inventories
Section 74Obstruction of entrance or examination by officer; failure to exhibit items demanded
Section 75Unlicensed business
Section 76Loans on personal property; purchases on condition of reselling; exceptions
Section 77Fee; bond
Section 78Regulations; interest rate
Section 79Record book; information furnished to authorities
Section 80Memorandum for pawner; charge
Section 81Inspection of books
Section 82Penalty
Section 82AViolations of Sec. 79; liability of pawnbroker
Section 83Tools; purchase or pawn; record book; signature of seller or pawner
Section 84Wrong name or address of seller or pawner
Section 85Statutes not applicable
Section 86Household, personal use or ornament articles as security or purchased on condition of reselling or redemption; record book; memorandum for borrower
Section 87Inspection of record book; exhibition of property
Section 88Stolen articles; detention; producing in court
Section 89Obstruction of inspection or examination; violation of statutes
Section 90Less than $1000; statute not affected; waiver or release
Section 90AHome mortgages; interest rates; definitions; application
Section 90BHome mortgages; application of consumer credit cost disclosure provisions; prerequisites to foreclosure
Section 90CHome mortgages; receipt for payment; penalty
Section 90DLoans in violation of Sec. 90A; discharge; jurisdiction
Section 90EPenalty
Section 91Less than $1000; mortgage or pledge
Section 92, 93Repealed, 1957, 765, Sec. 2
Section 94Return of evidence of loan, discharge of mortgage, restoration of property; refusal or neglect
Section 95Applicability of Secs. 90 to 94; effect on statutes
Section 96Small loan business
Section 96ASecurities; public sale; permit, necessity, revocation
Section 97Regulations; preservation of records relating to compliance
Section 98Annual report; failure to file, amend; fine
Section 99Examinations by commissioner; penalty
Section 100“Licensee” defined; investigations by regulatory board; charges; prepayments; establishment of rates; effective date of order; more than one contract
Section 100ARepealed, 1975, 401, Sec. 2
Section 101Term of license; contents; posting
Section 102Fees; more than one business; multi-state licensing system
Section 103Penalties; voidable loans
Section 104Applicant’s statement; power of attorney; changes in names, addresses or personnel; revocation of license
Section 105Repealed, 1969, 221
Section 106Illegal interest; order of commissioner; recovery in action or suit; costs
Section 107Security interest, pledge or wage assignment; discharge by payment or tender; future advances; damages for neglect or refusal
Section 108Assignment or order for wages or salary; validity; requisites
Section 109Receipt; part payment
Section 110Business without license; penalty; validity of transactions; evidence
Section 111Rate of interest in absence of agreement
Section 112Duties of police
Section 113Disposal of returns made to commissioner
Section 114Companies, associations and societies; necessity of license
Section 114AExceptions; restrictions; voidable loans; composite rates; determination of maximum rate
Section 114BFinance charges on open end credit accounts; maximum rates; computation
Section 114CAnnual fee; notice; cancellation of agreement; reports
Section 115Necessity of license for furnaces or steam engines; contents; application; hearing; notice; fee
Section 116Dangerous engines or furnaces; nuisance; building regulations; service of process
Section 117Appeal; injunction
Section 118Stationary engines; distance from buildings
Section 119Nuisance; removal
Section 120Repealed, 1930, 399, Sec. 3
Section 121Firearms sales; definitions; antique firearms; application of law; exceptions
Section 121AIdentification of firearms; certificate by ballistics expert as prima facie evidence
Section 122Licenses; contents; fingerprints of applicants; procedure on refusal of license; fees; punishment for improper issuance
Section 122ARecord of licenses; notice to department of criminal justice information services; sales record books
Section 122BSale of ammunition; license; fees; rules and regulations; refusal, suspension or revocation of license; judicial review; penalties
Section 123Conditions of licenses
Section 124Term of licenses
Section 125Forfeiture or suspension of licenses; notice
Section 126Placards, signs or advertisements; prima facie evidence
Section 127Transfer of licenses
Section 128Penalty for violation of statute on selling, renting or leasing weapons; evidence on sale of machine gun
Section 128AApplication of Sec. 128
Section 128BUnauthorized purchase of firearms; report to commissioner; penalties
Section 129Fictitious name or address and other false information; penalties
Section 129ARepealed, 1945, 254
Section 129BFirearm identification cards; conditions and restrictions
Section 129CApplication of Sec. 129B; ownership or possession of firearms or ammunition; transfers; report to commissioner; exemptions; exhibiting license to carry, etc. on demand
Section 129DSurrender of firearms and ammunition to licensing authority upon denial of application for, or revocation of, identification card or license; right to transfer; sale by colonel of state police; rules and regulations
Section 130Sale or furnishing weapons or ammunition to aliens or minors; penalty; exceptions
Section 130ARepealed, 1957, 688, Sec. 14
Section 130BFirearm licensing review board; members; license applicants; hearings
Section 131Licenses to carry firearms; Class A and B; conditions and restrictions
Section 1311/2Gun control advisory board
Section 1313/4Roster of large capacity rifles, shotguns, firearms, and feeding devices
Section 131APermits to purchase, rent or lease firearms, or to purchase ammunition; fee; penalties
Section 131BPenalty for loan of money secured by weapons
Section 131CCarrying of firearms in a vehicle
Section 131DRepealed, 1954, 672, Sec. 7
Section 131EPurchase by residents; licenses; firearm identification cards; purchase for use of another; penalties; revocation of licenses or cards; reissuance
Section 131FNonresidents or aliens; temporary license to carry firearms or ammunition
Section 131F1/2Theatrical productions; carrying firearms and blank ammunition
Section 131GCarrying of firearms by non-residents; conditions
Section 131HOwnership or possession of firearms by aliens; penalties; seizure and disposition
Section 131IFalsifying firearm license or identification card; penalty
Section 131JSale or possession of electrical weapons; penalties
Section 131KFirearms or large capacity weapons without safety devices; liability
Section 131LWeapons stored or kept by owner; inoperable by any person other than owner or lawfully authorized user; punishment
Section 131MAssault weapon or large capacity feeding device not lawfully possessed on September 13, 1994; sale, transfer or possession; punishment
Section 131NCovert weapons; sale, transfer or possession; punishment
Section 131OColonel of state police; statewide firearms surrender program
Section 131PBasic firearms safety certificate; instructors
Section 132 to 136Repealed, 1954, 672, Sec. 7
Section 136ADefinitions applicable to Secs. 137 to 175
Section 137Registration and licensing of dogs
Section 137AKennel licenses
Section 137BSale or other delivery of unlicensed dog by kennel licensee
Section 137CInspection of kennels; revocation, suspension and reinstatement of license; nuisance
Section 137DSurrender of license or tag for offenses against animals
Section 138Change of owner or keeper of licensed dog; dog brought into commonwealth
Section 138AImportation of dogs and cats for commercial resale; health certificates; violations
Section 139Fees; certificate or statement that dog has been spayed; dogs serving blind persons; dogs owned by persons aged 70 or over; dogs serving deaf persons; refunds
Section 139AShelters; sale or gift of dog or cat not spayed or neutered
Section 140Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 6
Section 141Violation of statutes
Section 141AApplication of law; exception
Section 141BApplication of law; licensed pet shops exempted
Section 142 to 144Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 8
Section 145Symptoms of rabies printed on license; description supplied by department of health
Section 145AAnti-rabic vaccine and treatment; reimbursement for cost
Section 145BVaccination against rabies; certificate; tag; proof of vaccination; penalty
Section 146License valid throughout state; removal of dog into another town
Section 147Issuance of licenses; disposition of fees; return of license books and tags to county; penalties; action on official bond
Section 147ABy-laws and ordinances relative to regulation of dogs
Section 147BCounties; rules and regulations relating to dogs; limitations
Section 148Repealed, 1932, 289, Sec. 6
Section 149Accounts of treasurers
Section 150Lists of dogs; refusal to answer person listing dogs; false answers
Section 151Dog officers; reimbursement of cities and towns for services; contracts with corporation to perform duties of officers; turning over or sale of animals; penalty
Section 151AIssuance of warrant to officers; duties; confinement of dogs; allowance for care
Section 151BEmergency treatment of dogs or cats injured on ways; payment to veterinarians
Section 151CAnimal control officer training course
Section 152Returns by officers
Section 153Form of warrant to officers
Section 154Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 17
Section 155Liability for damage caused by dog; minors; presumption and burden of proof
Section 155AIndemnification of law enforcement officers; damages caused by dogs used in performance of official duties
Section 156Killing dogs under certain conditions; wounded dogs
Section 157Vicious dogs; nuisance; barking or other disturbance; annoyance to sick person; attacks on other dogs
Section 157ANon-compliance of dog owner or keeper with order; transferring ownership or selling of dangerous dog
Section 158Killing unrestrained dogs or dogs in wild state
Section 159Treble damages for injuries caused by dogs ordered to be restrained
Section 160Killing dogs which have worried or killed stock or fowl; bond
Section 161Damages caused by dogs and paid by county; compensation for appraisers
Section 161ADamages caused by dogs not reimbursable; amount of awards
Section 162Reward for killing dog or for evidence determining owner
Section 163Notice to kill dog which has caused damage
Section 164Failure to kill, confine or restrain dog after notice
Section 165Investigators; investigation of damages caused by dogs; settlement; action against owner or keeper; payments over to county treasurer
Section 166Election of remedy by person damaged
Section 167Ordering dogs to be muzzled or restrained; killing unmuzzled or unrestrained dogs
Section 168Service of order to muzzle or restrain dogs; penalty
Section 169Penalty on officer; report of refusal or neglect of officer to perform duties
Section 170Suffolk county; disposition of money received; determination and payment of claims for damages caused by dogs
Section 171Liability to county or town of owner or keeper of dog; action
Section 172Disposition of balance of dog fund
Section 173Ordinances and by-laws relating to dogs
Section 173AViolation of dog control laws; non-criminal disposition
Section 174Recovery of penalties
Section 174AKilling of dogs by carbon monoxide fumes
Section 174BRestraint of dogs in public highway rest areas; penalty
Section 174CRepealed, 1976, 299, Sec. 1
Section 174DResearch institutions; license to use dogs or cats; rules and regulations
Section 174EChaining or tethering dog to stationary object; confinement; restrictions; penalty
Section 175Repealed, 1945, 276, Sec. 2
Section 176Registration of stallion for breeding purposes; certificate; penalty
Section 177Licensing for billiards, pool or sippio table or bowling alley; public hearing
Section 177AAmusement devices; license; definition; fee; view and inspection; gambling; nonapplicability of lottery statute
Section 178Business operated without license
Section 179Minors admitted to places of business
Section 180Location of bowling alleys in places other than as ordered; restraint
Section 180ADefinitions
Section 180BNecessity of license for booking agent, personal agent or actor’s manager; office of licensee; penalty
Section 180CApplication; contents; notice; refusal; revocation; fees
Section 180DAgency contracts
Section 180EBond
Section 180FAction on bond
Section 180GRules and regulations
Section 181Theatrical exhibitions, etc.; licenses; fees; applications; suspension or revocation; workers’ compensation coverage
Section 181AAppearance under assumed name; statement filed; penalty
Section 181BSchedule of prices for patrons posted; penalty
Section 182Entertainment without license; exceptions
Section 182APrice to appear on ticket; penalty
Section 183Darkened dance hall and places connected therewith; degree of light; regulations and statute posted; penalty
Section 183AConcerts, dances, exhibitions, public shows, etc.; license; application; suspension or revocation; rules and regulations
Section 183BRepealed, 1936, 71, Sec. 2
Section 183CViolation of statute; report of conviction; revocation of charter of corporation
Section 183DMinimum or cover charge
Section 184Entertainments at which alcoholic beverages are sold
Section 185Repealed, 1963, 195
Section 185AResale of tickets; necessity, term and transfer of license; information in application; definition of resale; restrictions
Section 185BFees for, and for renewal of, licenses to resell tickets
Section 185CRevocation or suspension of license
Section 185DResale price
Section 185ERules and regulations relative to reselling of tickets; investigations; record of licenses
Section 185FViolation of statutes and regulations relative to reselling of tickets
Section 185GNonapplicability of statutes to tickets for entertainment of nonprofit organizations
Section 185HGrant, terms, revocation, suspension, contents coverage and expiration of license for dancing schools; fees; inspection and supervision; penalty
Section 185IFortune tellers; license
Section 186Grant of license for roller skating, carousels, inclined railways, Ferris wheels and exhibitions of fire fighting; terms, conditions and regulations
Section 187Maintenance of rink without license
Section 188Grant of license for picnic grove; terms, conditions and regulations
Section 189Maintenance of grove without license
Section 190Peddling, selling, gaming, horse racing or exhibitions near grove
Section 191Grant of license for power propelled boats
Section 192Term; record; fee; contents; posting; maximum number of passengers
Section 193Running of boats without license
Section 194Prohibition of business of renting of boats or bathing suits without a license
Section 195Posting of notices relative to statutes
Section 196Engagement in business without license
Section 197Admission of children to entertainments
Section 198Admission of young persons to dance halls
Section 199Dance halls and skating rinks; statutes posted at entrances
Section 200Violation of statutes
Section 201Right of officers to enter premises; obstruction of entrance
Section 202Signature on, record, contents and term of licenses; fees
Section 203Effective date of license
Section 204Coverage of license
Section 205Revocation of license; record; notice
Section 205AAmusement devices
Section 206Public and semipublic outdoor inground swimming pools; enclosures; safety equipment; inspection; violations; penalty