Chapter 140

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Chapter 140: LICENSES

• Section 1 ''Licensing authorities'' defined
• Section 2 Issuance of license to be innholders or common victuallers; signing; refusal; fee; record; penalty
• Section 3 Content of innholders' licenses; governing statutes
• Section 4 Contents of innholder and common victuallers license generally; coverage; term
• Section 5 Food and accommodations; availability
• Section 6 Conditions precedent; proposed plans; cost estimates; license as victualler or innholder
• Section 6A Repealed, 1941, 439, Sec. 2
• Section 6B Food allergy awareness
• Section 7 Refusing to provide for travelers
• Section 8 Repealed, 1975, 256, Sec. 1
• Section 9 Suspension; revocation; forfeiture of innholder and common victuallers license
• Section 9A Keeping of premises open throughout year
• Section 10 Liability for loss of property
• Section 11 Fire or overwhelming force; liability
• Section 12 Fraudulently procuring food, accommodations or credit; removal of property covered by lien; evidence
• Section 12A ''Hotel'' defined for Secs. 12B to 12D
• Section 12B Removal of guest from hotel
• Section 12C Refusal of accommodation in hotel to persons acting in disorderly manner; damage deposits
• Section 12D Persons negligently or intentionally causing damage to hotel; liability
• Section 13 Posting of statutory provisions
• Section 14 Sale of guest's property; notice
• Section 15 Disposition of proceeds
• Section 16 Sale proceeds; payment to owner by state treasurer
• Section 17 Loss by guest; negligence and violation of regulations as defense
• Section 18 Signs; penalty for failure to have sign
• Section 19 Summary of laws for authorities and licensees
• Section 20 Unlicensed innholders or victuallers
• Section 21 Third convictions
• Section 21A Sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages; city and town licenses for sale of certain non–intoxicating beverages; retail sales
• Section 21B Contents of license; coverage; expiration; fee; suspension; revocation
• Section 21C Unlicensed business; penalties
• Section 21D Inapplicability of statute to certain persons
• Section 21E Grant of license to dispense food and beverages consumed on premises; governing statutes; fee; names of officers and members; suspension; revocation; excepted organizations
• Section 21F Unlicensed organization; officer or employee dispensing food or beverage
• Section 22 ''Lodging house'' defined
• Section 22A Cooking facilities
• Section 22B Microwave ovens
• Section 23 Term; fee
• Section 24 Unlicensed keepers; injunction
• Section 25 Inspection of premises
• Section 26 Permitting immoral conduct; defense; evidence
• Section 27 Register; entry of names; condition precedent to occupancy; retention; inspection; penalty
• Section 28 Register; order to keep
• Section 29 Register; true or used name; failure to register; penalty
• Section 30 Revocation and suspension of license; investigation; hearing; notice; appeal
• Section 31 Posting of notice of statutes
• Section 32 Convictions; transmission of copy of record to licensing authorities
• Section 32A Necessity of license; motel defined
• Section 32B Grant, suspension or revocation of license; expiration; renewal; application fees; inspection; reinstatement
• Section 32C Examination of licensed camps and cabins; unsanitary conditions
• Section 32D Rules and regulations; posting
• Section 32E Operating business without license
• Section 32F ''Mobile home parks'' defined; license requirement for manufactured housing community; copy sent to city or town clerk; exceptions
• Section 32G Monthly fees for manufactured housing community owner or operator; collection; deposit; lists; payment to treasurers; exemption from taxes; penalties; revocation of license
• Section 32H Unequipped communities; plans; cost estimates; conditional licenses; suspension or revocation
• Section 32I Register; retention; inspection; penalty
• Section 32J Summary process to recover possession; termination of tenancy or lease
• Section 32K Appeals; reinstatement; reissuance
• Section 32L Requirements and restrictions applicable to manufactured housing communities
• Section 32M Sale or proposed sale of manufactured home located in licensed mobile home park community
• Section 32N Reprisals for report of violations
• Section 32O Actions to enforce Secs. 32L or 32M; mailing copies of orders
• Section 32P Terms and conditions of occupancy; disclosure in writing; required notice
• Section 32Q ''Manufactured home'' defined
• Section 32R Sale or lease of manufactured housing community; home owners' association; notice; right of first refusal
• Section 32S Rules and regulations
• Section 33 Public lodging house; definition; cubicle plan
• Section 34 Licensing authority; revocation; fee; expiration; contents; coverage
• Section 35 Certification; compliance with statutes; fire alarms, extinguishers, and means of escape; alterations; additional appliances
• Section 36 Certification; water closets, urinals and ventilation; cleaning and disinfecting by licensee
• Section 37 Register; inspection
• Section 38 Free access to officers
• Section 39 Keeping of house without license
• Section 40 Violation of statutes
• Section 41 to 46 Repealed, 1969, 59, Sec. 1
• Section 46A Definitions
• Section 46B Licensing of employment agency; necessity; posting; governing provisions
• Section 46C Application for license
• Section 46D Investigation of applicants; hearing; grant or denial of license; duration of license; prohibited locations
• Section 46E Assignment or transfer of license; locations; number of licenses
• Section 46F Fees; bond
• Section 46G Claims or suits against licensee
• Section 46H Register; contents; record of receipts and income; charges; monthly reports to commissioner
• Section 46I Information furnished to applicant for employment; copy of contract; receipt for charges
• Section 46J List of emigrant agents; necessity of license; transportation of applicants for employment; lodging and meals; statement to prospective employee
• Section 46K Prohibited activities or conduct
• Section 46L Fees; restrictions on charge or acceptance
• Section 46M Receipt of fees or payments contrary to Sec. 46L; return
• Section 46N Contract between prospective employee and agency
• Section 46O Refunds by employment agencies; conditions; reduction of fees; restriction on deductions from wages
• Section 46P Posting of copy of Secs. 46A to 46O
• Section 46Q Inspection of premises and books; rules and regulations; procedure upon complaint against licensee; suspension or revocation of licenses
• Section 46R Penalties
• Section 47 Coffee and tea houses
• Section 48 Repealed, 1937, 342, Sec. 2
• Section 49 Lunch carts
• Section 50 Lunch carts; fee of highway not owned by town
• Section 50A Repealed, 1931, 173
• Section 51 Facial and scalp massage; bath houses
• Section 52 Massage or baths; inspection
• Section 53 Massage or baths; penalty
• Section 54 Junk dealers
• Section 54A Automobile graveyards
• Section 55 Junk dealers; penalty; exceptions
• Section 56 Junk collector defined
• Section 56A Shooting galleries
• Section 57 Sale of second hand vehicles; necessity of license; exceptions; auctions; reports
• Section 58 Classes
• Section 59 Licensing authorities; expiration; fees; application; prerequisites; premises; ordinance regulations; revocation; notice
• Section 59A Motor vehicle junkyards; requirements
• Section 60 Registrar's rules and regulations
• Section 61 Repealed, 1996, 429
• Section 62 Record book; contents; maintenance in an electronic data management system
• Section 63 Repealed, 1977, 553
• Section 64 Repealed, 1996, 429
• Section 65 Repealed, 1961, 45, Sec. 2
• Section 66 Entering premises; investigation; examination of vehicles; parts, books, papers and inventories
• Section 67 Obstruction of entrance or examination by officers; refusal to exhibit items demanded
• Section 67A Junked motor vehicles, registration and identification plates; removal and forwarding to registrar; penalty
• Section 68 Unlicensed business
• Section 69 Violation of statutes, rules or regulations
• Section 70 Licensing of pawnbrokers; governing statutes; revocation
• Section 71 Retention of articles; sale; disposition of proceeds; notice; other disposition; personal apparel
• Section 72 Interest rate; penalty
• Section 73 Entry upon premises; investigation; examination of articles, books and inventories
• Section 74 Obstruction of entrance or examination by officer; failure to exhibit items demanded
• Section 75 Unlicensed business
• Section 76 Loans on personal property; purchases on condition of reselling; exceptions
• Section 77 Fee; bond
• Section 78 Regulations; interest rate
• Section 79 Record book; information furnished to authorities
• Section 80 Memorandum for pawner; charge
• Section 81 Inspection of books
• Section 82 Penalty
• Section 82A Violations of Sec. 79; liability of pawnbroker
• Section 83 Tools; purchase or pawn; record book; signature of seller or pawner
• Section 84 Wrong name or address of seller or pawner
• Section 85 Statutes not applicable
• Section 86 Loans; household, personal use or ornament articles as security or purchased on condition of reselling or redemption; record book; memorandum for borrower
• Section 87 Inspection of record book; exhibition of property
• Section 88 Stolen articles; detention; producing in court
• Section 89 Obstruction of inspection or examination; violation of statutes
• Section 90 Loans for less than $1000; statute not affected; waiver or release
• Section 90A Home mortgages; interest rates; definitions; application
• Section 90B Home mortgages; application of consumer credit cost disclosure provisions; prerequisites to foreclosure
• Section 90C Home mortgages; receipt for payment; penalty
• Section 90D Loans in violation of Sec. 90A; discharge; jurisdiction
• Section 90E Penalty
• Section 91 Loans for less than $1000; mortgage or pledge
• Section 92, 93 Repealed, 1957, 765, Sec. 2
• Section 94 Return of evidence of loan, discharge of mortgage, restoration of property; refusal or neglect
• Section 95 Applicability of Secs. 90 to 94; effect on statutes
• Section 96 Small loan business
• Section 96A Securities; public sale; permit, necessity, revocation
• Section 97 Regulations; preservation of records relating to compliance
• Section 98 Annual report; failure to file, amend; fine
• Section 99 Examinations 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 100A Repealed, 1975, 401, Sec. 2
• Section 101 Term of license; contents; posting
• Section 102 Fees; more than one business; multi-state licensing system
• Section 103 Penalties; voidable loans
• Section 104 Applicant's statement; power of attorney; changes in names, addresses or personnel; revocation of license
• Section 105 Repealed, 1969, 221
• Section 106 Illegal interest; order of commissioner; recovery in action or suit; costs
• Section 107 Security interest, pledge or wage assignment; discharge by payment or tender; future advances; damages for neglect or refusal
• Section 108 Assignment or order for wages or salary; validity; requisites
• Section 109 Receipt; part payment
• Section 110 Business without license; penalty; validity of transactions; evidence
• Section 111 Rate of interest in absence of agreement
• Section 112 Duties of police
• Section 113 Disposal of returns made to commissioner
• Section 114 Companies, associations and societies; necessity of license
• Section 114A Exceptions; restrictions; voidable loans; composite rates; determination of maximum rate
• Section 114B Finance charges on open end credit accounts; maximum rates; computation
• Section 114C Annual fee; notice; cancellation of agreement; reports
• Section 115 Necessity of license for furnaces or steam engines; contents; application; hearing; notice; fee
• Section 116 Dangerous engines or furnaces; nuisance; building regulations; service of process
• Section 117 Appeal; injunction
• Section 118 Stationary engines; distance from buildings
• Section 119 Nuisance; removal
• Section 120 Repealed, 1930, 399, Sec. 3
• Section 121 Firearms sales; definitions; antique firearms; application of law; exceptions
• Section 121A Identification of firearms; certificate by ballistics expert as prima facie evidence
• Section 121B Real time electronic firearms registration system; timing or registration; loss or theft of firearm; applicable firearms; failure to register; promulgation of regulations
• Section 121C Serial numbers; possession of untraceable firearms; privately made firearms; serial number request system; requests for serial numbers; application of section; promulgation of rules and regulations
• Section 121D 3-dimensional printers and computer numerical control milling machines; use; sale or transfer; application; violations
• Section 121E Publication of information relating to the use of firearms; information included; promulgation of rules and regulations
• Section 121F Process for obtaining permit, card or license; false information; form of application; prohibited persons; denial; renewals; appeals; fees; expiration; reinstatement
• Section 122 License to sell, rent, lease, purchase or transfer firearms and ammunition; contents
• Section 122A Record of licenses; notice to department of criminal justice information services; sales record books
• Section 122B Sporting or shooting clubs; sale or supply of ammunition; storage and use of large capacity firearms; targets; removal of large capacity firearms; annual report; inspection; rules and regulations; penalties
• Section 122C Illegal sale or possession of self-defense spray; penalty for violation
• Section 122D Persons prohibited from purchase or possession of self-defense spray; permit; change of address
• Section 123 Conditions of licenses
• Section 124 Term of licenses
• Section 125 Forfeiture or suspension of licenses; notice
• Section 126 Placards, signs or advertisements; prima facie evidence
• Section 127 Transfer of licenses
• Section 128 Penalty for violation of statute on selling, renting or leasing weapons; evidence on sale of machine gun
• Section 128A Application of Sec. 131
• Section 128B Unauthorized purchase of firearms; registration; penalties
• Section 129 Fictitious name or address and other false information; penalties
• Section 129A Repealed, 1945, 254
• Section 129B Firearm identification cards; conditions and restrictions
• Section 129C Application of Sec. 129B; ownership or possession of firearms or ammunition; transfers; report to commissioner; exemptions; exhibiting license to carry, etc. on demand
• Section 129D Surrender 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; auction of firearm or ammunition stored and maintained by licensed dealer; trade or disposal of surplus, donated, abandoned or junk firearms or ammunition; delivery or surrender or seizure of firearms and ammunition; rules and regulations
• Section 130 Repealed, 2024, 135, Sec. 47
• Section 130 1/2 Lawfully furnishing firearms to minors for hunting, recreation, instruction and participation in shooting sports
• Section 130A Repealed, 1957, 688, Sec. 14
• Section 130B Firearm licensing review board; members; license applicants; hearings
• Section 131 Licenses to carry firearms; conditions and restrictions; rules and regulations
• Section 131 1/2 Firearm control advisory board; duties
• Section 131 3/4 Roster of assault-style firearms; shooting competitions; roster amendments
• Section 131A Permits to purchase, rent or lease firearms, or to purchase ammunition; fee; penalties
• Section 131B Penalty for loan of money secured by weapons
• Section 131C Carrying of firearms in a vehicle
• Section 131D Repealed, 1954, 672, Sec. 7
• Section 131E Repealed, 2024, 135, Sec. 59
• Section 131F Nonresidents or aliens; temporary license to carry firearms or ammunition
• Section 131F 1/2 Theatrical productions; carrying firearms and blank ammunition
• Section 131G Repealed, 2024, 135, Sec. 64
• Section 131H Repealed, 2024, 135, Sec. 65
• Section 131I Falsifying firearm license or identification card; penalty
• Section 131J Stun guns; regulations relating to use, access, training, etc.
• Section 131K Firearms or large capacity weapons without safety devices; liability
• Section 131L Weapons stored or kept by owner; inoperable by any person other than owner or lawfully authorized user; punishment
• Section 131M Assault weapon or large capacity feeding device not lawfully possessed on August 1, 2024; sale, transfer or possession; punishment; exceptions
• Section 131N Covert weapons; sale, transfer or possession; punishment
• Section 131O Colonel of state police; statewide firearms surrender program
• Section 131P Basic firearms safety certificate; instructors; public service announcements
• Section 131Q Tracing by licensing authority of firearm used to carry out criminal act; transmission of statistical data to federal electronic system; cartridge casing information inclusion in national report
• Section 131R Extreme risk protection orders; petitions
• Section 131S Extreme risk protection orders; hearing; issuance of order; surrender of license, identification card and firearms; expiration of order; return of license to carry firearms or firearm identification card and all firearms or ammunition; disposal of firearms or ammunition
• Section 131T Extreme risk protection orders; failure to surrender any firearms or ammunition within 24 hours
• Section 131U Extreme risk protection orders; notice of order to state and federal authorities and systems
• Section 131V Extreme risk protection orders; filing materially false information in petition or filing petition with intent to harass; penalty
• Section 131W Extreme risk protection orders; forms and instructions; regulations for administration and enforcement
• Section 131X Extreme risk protection orders; effect of Secs. 131R to 131Y on ability of law enforcement officer or licensing authority to act pursuant to other lawful authority; jurisdiction of supreme judicial court and appeals court
• Section 131Y Extreme risk protection orders; annual reporting
• Section 132 to 136 Repealed, 1954, 672, Sec. 7
• Section 136A Definitions applicable to Secs. 137 to 174F
• Section 137 Registration and licensing of dogs
• Section 137A Kennel licenses
• Section 137B Sale or other delivery of unlicensed dog by kennel licensee
• Section 137C Inspection of kennels; revocation, suspension and reinstatement of licenses; nuisances; notice; review
• Section 137D Surrender of license or tag for offenses against animals
• Section 138 Change of owner or keeper of licensed dog; dog brought into commonwealth
• Section 138A Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 10
• Section 139 Fees; certificate or statement that dog has been spayed; service dogs defined by Americans with Disabilities Act; dogs owned by persons aged 70 or over; refunds
• Section 139A Shelters; sale or gift of dog or cat not spayed or neutered
• Section 140 Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 6
• Section 141 Violation of statutes
• Section 141A Application of law; exception
• Section 141B Application of law; licensed pet shops exempted
• Section 141C Sale, transfer, etc., of dog or cat less than 8 weeks of age prohibited; penalties; enforcement
• Section 141D Sale, transfer, etc. of dog or cat on roadsides, rights-of-way, medians, markets and other certain areas prohibited; penalties; enforcement
• Section 142 to 144 Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 8
• Section 145 Symptoms of rabies printed on license; description supplied by department of public health
• Section 145A Anti-rabic vaccine and treatment; rates of compensation
• Section 145B Vaccination against rabies; certificate; tag; proof of vaccination; exemption; penalty
• Section 146 License valid throughout state; removal of dog into another town or city
• Section 147 Issuance of licenses; disposition of fees; action on official bond
• Section 147A Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 19
• Section 147B Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 20
• Section 148 Repealed, 1932, 289, Sec. 6
• Section 149 Accounts of treasurers
• Section 150 Lists of dogs; refusal to answer person listing dogs; false answers
• Section 151 Animal control officers; reimbursement of cities and towns for services; contracts with corporation to perform duties of officers; turning over or sale of animals; penalty
• Section 151A Issuance of warrant to officers; duties; confinement of dogs; allowance for care; records
• Section 151B Emergency treatment of dogs or cats injured on ways; payment to veterinarians
• Section 151C Animal control officer training course
• Section 152 Returns by officers
• Section 153 Form of warrant to officers
• Section 154 Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 17
• Section 155 Liability for damage caused by dog; minors; presumption and burden of proof
• Section 155A Indemnification of law enforcement officers; damages caused by dogs used in performance of official duties
• Section 156 Killing dogs under certain conditions; wounded dogs
• Section 157 Nuisance or dangerous dogs; orders for remedial action; appeal; violation of order
• Section 157A Non-compliance of dog owner or keeper with order; transferring ownership or selling of dangerous dog
• Section 158 Euthanizing unrestrained dogs or dogs in wild state
• Section 159 Treble damages for injuries caused by dogs ordered to be restrained
• Section 160 Euthanizing dogs that have worried or killed stock or fowl; bond
• Section 161 Damages caused by dogs and paid by city or town; compensation for appraisers
• Section 161A Damages caused by dogs not reimbursable; amount of awards
• Section 162 Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 33
• Section 163 Notice to euthanize dog which has caused damage
• Section 164 Failure to euthanize, confine or restrain dog after notice
• Section 165 Investigation of damages caused by dogs; settlement; action against owner or keeper; payments over to city or town treasurer
• Section 166 Election of remedy by person damaged
• Section 167 Ordering dogs to be restrained; euthanizing unrestrained dogs
• Section 168 Service of order to muzzle or restrain dogs; penalty
• Section 169 Penalty on officer; report of refusal or neglect of officer to perform duties
• Section 170 Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 40
• Section 171 Liability to city or town of owner or keeper of dog
• Section 172 Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 42
• Section 173 Ordinances and by-laws relating to animals
• Section 173A Violation of dog control laws; non-criminal disposition
• Section 174 Recovery of penalties
• Section 174A Euthanizing of dogs or cats by barbiturates
• Section 174B Restraint of dogs in public highway rest areas; penalty
• Section 174C Repealed, 1976, 299, Sec. 1
• Section 174D Research institutions; license to use dogs or cats; rules and regulations
• Section 174D 1/2 Reasonable effort to facilitate adoption of dogs and cats upon conclusion of study; assessment of suitability; duty of care and liability
• Section 174E Chaining or tethering dog; confinement; restrictions; penalty
• Section 174F Confinement of animal in a motor vehicle causing exposure to extreme heat or cold; protection of animal by animal control or law enforcement officer or fire fighter; penalties
• Section 174G Commercial boarding or training kennels; rulemaking; injury reports; inspections
• Section 174H Cat declawing procedures prohibited; exceptions; reporting; penalties; enforcement
• Section 175 Repealed, 1945, 276, Sec. 2
• Section 176 Registration of stallion for breeding purposes; certificate; penalty
• Section 177 Licensing for billiards, pool or sippio table or bowling alley; public hearing
• Section 177A Amusement devices; license; definition; fee; view and inspection; gambling; nonapplicability of lottery statute
• Section 178 Business operated without license
• Section 179 Minors admitted to places of business
• Section 180 Location of bowling alleys in places other than as ordered; restraint
• Section 180A Definitions
• Section 180B Necessity of license for booking agent, personal agent or actor's manager; office of licensee; penalty
• Section 180C Application; contents; notice; refusal; revocation; fees
• Section 180D Agency contracts
• Section 180E Bond
• Section 180F Action on bond
• Section 180G Rules and regulations
• Section 181 Theatrical exhibitions, etc.; licenses; fees; applications; suspension or revocation; workers' compensation coverage
• Section 181A Appearance under assumed name; statement filed; penalty
• Section 181B Schedule of prices for patrons posted; penalty
• Section 182 Entertainment without license; exceptions
• Section 182A Price to appear on ticket; penalty; transferability; purchase considered a license; paperless tickets
• Section 183 Darkened dance hall and places connected therewith; degree of light; regulations and statute posted; penalty
• Section 183A Concerts, dances, exhibitions, public shows, etc.; license; application; suspension or revocation; rules and regulations
• Section 183B Repealed, 1936, 71, Sec. 2
• Section 183C Violation of statute; report of conviction; revocation of charter of corporation
• Section 183D Minimum or cover charge
• Section 184 Entertainments at which alcoholic beverages are sold
• Section 185 Repealed, 1963, 195
• Section 185A Resale of tickets; necessity, term and transfer of license; information in application; definition of resale; restrictions
• Section 185B Fees for, and for renewal of, licenses to resell tickets; bond
• Section 185C Revocation or suspension of license; ticket purchasing software
• Section 185D Refunds and replacement tickets; display of service charge or fee; penalties; membership fees
• Section 185E Rules and regulations relative to reselling of tickets; investigations; record of licenses
• Section 185F Violation of statutes and regulations relative to reselling of tickets
• Section 185G Nonapplicability of statutes to tickets for entertainment of nonprofit organizations
• Section 185H Dancing schools; grants, terms, revocation, suspension, contents coverage and expiration of license for dancing schools; fees; inspection and supervision; penalty
• Section 185I Fortune tellers; license
• Section 186 Grant of license for roller skating, carousels, inclined railways, Ferris wheels and exhibitions of fire fighting; terms, conditions and regulations
• Section 187 Maintenance of rink without license
• Section 188 Grant of license for picnic grove; terms, conditions and regulations
• Section 189 Maintenance of grove without license
• Section 190 Peddling, selling, gaming, horse racing or exhibitions near grove
• Section 191 Grant of license for power propelled boats
• Section 192 Term; record; fee; contents; posting; maximum number of passengers
• Section 193 Running of boats without license
• Section 194 Prohibition of business of renting of boats or bathing suits without a license
• Section 195 Posting of notices relative to statutes
• Section 196 Engagement in business without license
• Section 197 Admission of children to entertainments
• Section 198 Admission of young persons to dance halls
• Section 199 Dance halls and skating rinks; statutes posted at entrances
• Section 200 Violation of statutes
• Section 201 Right of officers to enter premises; obstruction of entrance
• Section 202 Signature on, record, contents and term of licenses; fees
• Section 203 Effective date of license
• Section 204 Coverage of license
• Section 205 Revocation of license; record; notice
• Section 205A Amusement devices
• Section 206 Public and semipublic outdoor inground swimming pools; enclosures; safety equipment; inspection; violations; penalty