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PART I
TITLE XX
CHAPTER 136
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PART I
ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
(Chapters 1 through 182)
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TITLE XX
PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOOD ORDER
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CHAPTER 136
OBSERVANCE OF A COMMON DAY OF REST AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS
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Section 1
Common day of rest; designation; citation
Section 2
Presence at or engagement in certain unlicensed activities for which charge is made; penalty
Section 3
Offering to view or promoting certain unlicensed activities; penalties
Section 4
License; application; issuance; fee; revocation, etc.; application of section
Section 5
Conducting business on Sunday; penalty
Section 6
Limitation of operation of Sec. 5
Section 7
Permit for performance of necessary work or labor; fees
Section 7A
Appeal from denial of work permit
Section 8
Service or execution of process
Section 9
Prosecution for violations; limitation period
Section 10
Equitable relief; jurisdiction of superior court
Section 11
Tort actions; defenses
Section 12
Public offices; closing
Section 13
Application of Secs. 5 to 11; exceptions
Section 14
Sporting events; laundry; transport of goods; tourist trade; licensing certain events; fees
Section 15
Permit for performance of necessary work or labor; fees
Section 16
Retail stores and shops; Sunday and holiday opening
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