Chapter 140

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Section 6A Repealed, 1941, 439, Sec. 2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Section 8 Repealed, 1975, 256, Sec. 1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 Licenses; contents; fingerprints of applicants; procedure on refusal of license; fees; punishment for improper issuance
Section 122A Record of licenses; notice to department of criminal justice information services; sales record books
Section 122B Sale of ammunition; license; fees; rules and regulations; refusal, suspension or revocation of license; judicial review; 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; penalty for violation
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. 128
Section 128B Unauthorized purchase of firearms; report to commissioner; 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; rules and regulations
Section 130 Sale or furnishing weapons or ammunition to aliens or minors; penalty
Section 130 1/2 Lawfully furnishing weapons to minors for hunting, recreation, instruction and participation in shooting sports
Section 130.5 Lawfully furnishing weapons 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
Section 131 O Colonel of state police; statewide firearms surrender program
Section 131 1/2 Gun control advisory board
Section 131 3/4 Roster of large capacity rifles, shotguns, firearms, and feeding devices
Section 131.5 Gun control advisory board
Section 131.75 Roster of large capacity rifles, shotguns, firearms, and feeding devices
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 Purchase by residents; licenses; firearm identification cards; purchase for use of another; penalties; revocation of licenses or cards
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 Carrying of firearms by non-residents; conditions
Section 131H Ownership or possession of firearms by aliens; penalties; seizure and disposition
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 September 13, 1994; sale, transfer or possession; punishment
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, rifle or shotgun, large capacity weapon, machine gun or assault weapon used to carry out criminal act; statistical data; annual 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
Section 131T Extreme risk protection orders; emergency orders
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 license; nuisance
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
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
Section 185C Revocation or suspension of license
Section 185D Resale price
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

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