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''licensing Authorities'' Defined

Issuance of License to Be Innholders or Common Victuallers; Signing; Refusal; Fee; Record; Penalty

Content of Innholders' Licenses; Governing Statutes

Contents Generally; Coverage; Term

Food and Accommodations; Availability

Conditions Precedent; Proposed Plans; Cost Estimates; License as Victualler or Innholder

Repealed, 1941, 439, Sec. 2

Food Allergy Awareness

Refusing to Provide for Travelers

Repealed, 1975, 256, Sec. 1

Suspension; Revocation; Forfeiture

Keeping of Premises Open Throughout Year

Liability for Loss of Property

Fire or Overwhelming Force; Liability

Fraudulently Procuring Food, Accommodations or Credit; Removal of Property Covered by Lien; Evidence

''hotel'' Defined for Secs. 12b to 12d

Removal of Guest From Hotel

Refusal of Accommodation in Hotel to Persons Acting in Disorderly Manner; Damage Deposits

Persons Negligently or Intentionally Causing Damage to Hotel; Liability

Posting of Statutory Provisions

Sale of Guest's Property; Notice

Disposition of Proceeds

Sale Proceeds; Payment to Owner by State Treasurer

Loss by Guest; Negligence and Violation of Regulations as Defense

Signs; Penalty for Failure to Have Sign

Summary of Laws for Authorities and Licensees

Unlicensed Innholders or Victuallers

Third Convictions

City and Town Licenses for Sale of Certain Non–intoxicating Beverages; Retail Sales

Contents; Coverage; Expiration; Fee; Suspension; Revocation

Unlicensed Business; Penalties

Inapplicability of Statute to Certain Persons

Grant of License to Dispense Food and Beverages Consumed on Premises; Governing Statutes; Fee; Names of Officers and Members; Suspension; Revocation; Excepted Organizations

Unlicensed Organization; Officer or Employee Dispensing Food or Beverage

''lodging House'' Defined

Cooking Facilities

Microwave Ovens

Term; Fee

Unlicensed Keepers; Injunction

Inspection of Premises

Permitting Immoral Conduct; Defense; Evidence

Register; Entry of Names; Condition Precedent to Occupancy; Retention; Inspection; Penalty

Register; Order to Keep

Register; True or Used Name; Failure to Register; Penalty

Revocation and Suspension of License; Investigation; Hearing; Notice; Appeal

Posting of Notice of Statutes

O - Actions to Enforce Secs. 32l or 32m; Mailing Copies of Orders

Convictions; Transmission of Copy of Record to Licensing Authorities

I - Register; Retention; Inspection; Penalty

Necessity of License; Motel Defined

Grant, Suspension or Revocation of License; Expiration; Renewal; Application Fees; Inspection; Reinstatement

Examination of Licensed Camps and Cabins; Unsanitary Conditions

Rules and Regulations; Posting

Operating Business Without License

Definition; License Requirement for Manufactured Housing Community; Copy Sent to City or Town Clerk; Exceptions

Monthly Fees for Manufactured Housing Community Owner or Operator; Collection; Deposit; Lists; Payment to Treasurers; Exemption From Taxes; Penalties; Revocation of License

Unequipped Communities; Plans; Cost Estimates; Conditional Licenses; Suspension or Revocation

Summary Process to Recover Possession; Termination of Tenancy or Lease

Appeals; Reinstatement; Reissuance

Requirements and Restrictions Applicable to Manufactured Housing Communities

Sale or Proposed Sale of Manufactured Home Located in Licensed Community

Reprisals for Report of Violations

Terms and Conditions of Occupancy; Disclosure in Writing; Required Notice

Manufactured Home Defined

Sale or Lease of Manufactured Housing Community; Home Owners' Association; Notice; Right of First Refusal

Rules and Regulations

Public Lodging House; Definition; Cubicle Plan

Licensing Authority; Revocation; Fee; Expiration; Contents; Coverage

Certification; Compliance With Statutes; Fire Alarms, Extinguishers, and Means of Escape; Alterations; Additional Appliances

Certification; Water Closets, Urinals and Ventilation; Cleaning and Disinfecting by Licensee

Register; Inspection

Free Access to Officers

Keeping of House Without License

Violation of Statutes

To 46 - Repealed, 1969, 59, Sec. 1

I - Information Furnished to Applicant for Employment; Copy of Contract; Receipt for Charges

O - Refunds by Employment Agencies; Conditions; Reduction of Fees; Restriction on Deductions From Wages

Definitions

Licensing of Employment Agency; Necessity; Posting; Governing Provisions

Application for License

Investigation of Applicants; Hearing; Grant or Denial of License; Duration of License; Prohibited Locations

Assignment or Transfer of License; Locations; Number of Licenses

Fees; Bond

Claims or Suits Against Licensee

Register; Contents; Record of Receipts and Income; Charges; Monthly Reports to Commissioner

List of Emigrant Agents; Necessity of License; Transportation of Applicants for Employment; Lodging and Meals; Statement to Prospective Employee

Prohibited Activities or Conduct

Fees; Restrictions on Charge or Acceptance

Receipt of Fees or Payments Contrary to Sec. 46l; Return

Contract Between Prospective Employee and Agency

Posting of Copy of Secs. 46a to 46<i>o</i>

Inspection of Premises and Books; Rules and Regulations; Procedure Upon Complaint Against Licensee; Suspension or Revocation of Licenses

Penalties

Coffee and Tea Houses

Repealed, 1937, 342, Sec. 2

Lunch Carts

Lunch Carts; Fee of Highway Not Owned by Town

Repealed, 1931, 173

Facial and Scalp Massage; Bath Houses

Massage or Baths; Inspection

Massage or Baths; Penalty

Junk Dealers

Automobile Graveyards

Junk Dealers; Penalty; Exceptions

Junk Collector Defined

Shooting Galleries

Sale of Second Hand Vehicles; Necessity of License; Exceptions; Auctions; Reports

Classes

Licensing Authorities; Expiration; Fees; Application; Prerequisites; Premises; Ordinance Regulations; Revocation; Notice

Motor Vehicle Junkyards; Requirements

Registrar's Rules and Regulations

Repealed, 1996, 429

Record Book; Contents; Maintenance in an Electronic Data Management System

Repealed, 1977, 553

Repealed, 1996, 429

Repealed, 1961, 45, Sec. 2

Entering Premises; Investigation; Examination of Vehicles; Parts, Books, Papers and Inventories

Obstruction of Entrance or Examination by Officers; Refusal to Exhibit Items Demanded

Junked Motor Vehicles, Registration and Identification Plates; Removal and Forwarding to Registrar; Penalty

Unlicensed Business

Violation of Statutes, Rules or Regulations

Licensing of Pawnbrokers; Governing Statutes; Revocation

Retention of Articles; Sale; Disposition of Proceeds; Notice; Other Disposition; Personal Apparel

Interest Rate; Penalty

Entry Upon Premises; Investigation; Examination of Articles, Books and Inventories

Obstruction of Entrance or Examination by Officer; Failure to Exhibit Items Demanded

Unlicensed Business

Loans on Personal Property; Purchases on Condition of Reselling; Exceptions

Fee; Bond

Regulations; Interest Rate

Record Book; Information Furnished to Authorities

Memorandum for Pawner; Charge

Inspection of Books

Penalty

Violations of Sec. 79; Liability of Pawnbroker

Tools; Purchase or Pawn; Record Book; Signature of Seller or Pawner

Wrong Name or Address of Seller or Pawner

Statutes Not Applicable

Household, Personal Use or Ornament Articles as Security or Purchased on Condition of Reselling or Redemption; Record Book; Memorandum for Borrower

Inspection of Record Book; Exhibition of Property

Stolen Articles; Detention; Producing in Court

Obstruction of Inspection or Examination; Violation of Statutes

Less Than $1000; Statute Not Affected; Waiver or Release

Home Mortgages; Interest Rates; Definitions; Application

Home Mortgages; Application of Consumer Credit Cost Disclosure Provisions; Prerequisites to Foreclosure

Home Mortgages; Receipt for Payment; Penalty

Loans in Violation of Sec. 90a; Discharge; Jurisdiction

Penalty

Less Than $1000; Mortgage or Pledge

93 - Repealed, 1957, 765, Sec. 2

Return of Evidence of Loan, Discharge of Mortgage, Restoration of Property; Refusal or Neglect

Applicability of Secs. 90 to 94; Effect on Statutes

Small Loan Business

Securities; Public Sale; Permit, Necessity, Revocation

Regulations; Preservation of Records Relating to Compliance

Annual Report; Failure to File, Amend; Fine

Examinations by Commissioner; Penalty

''licensee'' Defined; Investigations by Regulatory Board; Charges; Prepayments; Establishment of Rates; Effective Date of Order; More Than One Contract

Repealed, 1975, 401, Sec. 2

Term of License; Contents; Posting

Fees; More Than One Business; Multi-State Licensing System

Penalties; Voidable Loans

Applicant's Statement; Power of Attorney; Changes in Names, Addresses or Personnel; Revocation of License

Repealed, 1969, 221

Illegal Interest; Order of Commissioner; Recovery in Action or Suit; Costs

Security Interest, Pledge or Wage Assignment; Discharge by Payment or Tender; Future Advances; Damages for Neglect or Refusal

Assignment or Order for Wages or Salary; Validity; Requisites

Receipt; Part Payment

Business Without License; Penalty; Validity of Transactions; Evidence

Rate of Interest in Absence of Agreement

Duties of Police

Disposal of Returns Made to Commissioner

Companies, Associations and Societies; Necessity of License

Exceptions; Restrictions; Voidable Loans; Composite Rates; Determination of Maximum Rate

Finance Charges on Open End Credit Accounts; Maximum Rates; Computation

Annual Fee; Notice; Cancellation of Agreement; Reports

Necessity of License for Furnaces or Steam Engines; Contents; Application; Hearing; Notice; Fee

Dangerous Engines or Furnaces; Nuisance; Building Regulations; Service of Process

Appeal; Injunction

Stationary Engines; Distance From Buildings

Nuisance; Removal

Repealed, 1930, 399, Sec. 3

Firearms Sales; Definitions; Antique Firearms; Application of Law; Exceptions

Identification of Firearms; Certificate by Ballistics Expert as Prima Facie Evidence

Licenses; Contents; Fingerprints of Applicants; Procedure on Refusal of License; Fees; Punishment for Improper Issuance

Record of Licenses; Notice to Department of Criminal Justice Information Services; Sales Record Books

Sale of Ammunition; License; Fees; Rules and Regulations; Refusal, Suspension or Revocation of License; Judicial Review; Penalties

Illegal Sale or Possession of Self-Defense Spray; Penalty for Violation

Persons Prohibited From Purchase or Possession of Self-Defense Spray; Penalty for Violation

Conditions of Licenses

Term of Licenses

Forfeiture or Suspension of Licenses; Notice

Placards, Signs or Advertisements; Prima Facie Evidence

Transfer of Licenses

Penalty for Violation of Statute on Selling, Renting or Leasing Weapons; Evidence on Sale of Machine Gun

Application of Sec. 128

Unauthorized Purchase of Firearms; Report to Commissioner; Penalties

Fictitious Name or Address and Other False Information; Penalties

Repealed, 1945, 254

Firearm Identification Cards; Conditions and Restrictions

Application of Sec. 129b; Ownership or Possession of Firearms or Ammunition; Transfers; Report to Commissioner; Exemptions; Exhibiting License to Carry, Etc. on Demand

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

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

Repealed, 1957, 688, Sec. 14

Firearm Licensing Review Board; Members; License Applicants; Hearings

Licenses to Carry Firearms; Conditions and Restrictions

I - Falsifying Firearm License or Identification Card; Penalty

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

Permits to Purchase, Rent or Lease Firearms, or to Purchase Ammunition; Fee; Penalties

Penalty for Loan of Money Secured by Weapons

Carrying of Firearms in a Vehicle

Repealed, 1954, 672, Sec. 7

Purchase by Residents; Licenses; Firearm Identification Cards; Purchase for Use of Another; Penalties; Revocation of Licenses or Cards; Reissuance

Nonresidents or Aliens; Temporary License to Carry Firearms or Ammunition

Section
131f 1/2

Theatrical Productions; Carrying Firearms and Blank Ammunition

Carrying of Firearms by Non-Residents; Conditions

Ownership or Possession of Firearms by Aliens; Penalties; Seizure and Disposition

Stun Guns; Regulations Relating to Use, Access, Training, Etc.

Firearms or Large Capacity Weapons Without Safety Devices; Liability

Weapons Stored or Kept by Owner; Inoperable by Any Person Other Than Owner or Lawfully Authorized User; Punishment

Assault Weapon or Large Capacity Feeding Device Not Lawfully Possessed on September 13, 1994; Sale, Transfer or Possession; Punishment

Covert Weapons; Sale, Transfer or Possession; Punishment

Basic Firearms Safety Certificate; Instructors; Public Service Announcements

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

Extreme Risk Protection Orders; Petitions

Extreme Risk Protection Orders; Hearing; Issuance of Order; Surrender of License, Identification Card and Firearms

Extreme Risk Protection Orders; Emergency Orders

Extreme Risk Protection Orders; Notice of Order to State and Federal Authorities and Systems

Extreme Risk Protection Orders; Filing Materially False Information in Petition or Filing Petition With Intent to Harass; Penalty

Extreme Risk Protection Orders; Forms and Instructions; Regulations for Administration and Enforcement

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

Extreme Risk Protection Orders; Annual Reporting

To 136 - Repealed, 1954, 672, Sec. 7

Definitions Applicable to Secs. 137 to 174f

Registration and Licensing of Dogs

Kennel Licenses

Sale or Other Delivery of Unlicensed Dog by Kennel Licensee

Inspection of Kennels; Revocation, Suspension and Reinstatement of License; Nuisance

Surrender of License or Tag for Offenses Against Animals

Change of Owner or Keeper of Licensed Dog; Dog Brought Into Commonwealth

Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 10

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

Shelters; Sale or Gift of Dog or Cat Not Spayed or Neutered

Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 6

Violation of Statutes

Application of Law; Exception

Application of Law; Licensed Pet Shops Exempted

To 144 - Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 8

Symptoms of Rabies Printed on License; Description Supplied by Department of Public Health

Anti-Rabic Vaccine and Treatment; Rates of Compensation

Vaccination Against Rabies; Certificate; Tag; Proof of Vaccination; Exemption; Penalty

License Valid Throughout State; Removal of Dog Into Another Town or City

Issuance of Licenses; Disposition of Fees; Action on Official Bond

Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 19

Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 20

Repealed, 1932, 289, Sec. 6

Accounts of Treasurers

Lists of Dogs; Refusal to Answer Person Listing Dogs; False Answers

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

Issuance of Warrant to Officers; Duties; Confinement of Dogs; Allowance for Care; Records

Emergency Treatment of Dogs or Cats Injured on Ways; Payment to Veterinarians

Animal Control Officer Training Course

Returns by Officers

Form of Warrant to Officers

Repealed, 1934, 320, Sec. 17

Liability for Damage Caused by Dog; Minors; Presumption and Burden of Proof

Indemnification of Law Enforcement Officers; Damages Caused by Dogs Used in Performance of Official Duties

Killing Dogs Under Certain Conditions; Wounded Dogs

Nuisance or Dangerous Dogs; Orders for Remedial Action; Appeal; Violation of Order

Non-Compliance of Dog Owner or Keeper With Order; Transferring Ownership or Selling of Dangerous Dog

Euthanizing Unrestrained Dogs or Dogs in Wild State

Treble Damages for Injuries Caused by Dogs Ordered to Be Restrained

Euthanizing Dogs That Have Worried or Killed Stock or Fowl; Bond

Damages Caused by Dogs and Paid by City or Town; Compensation for Appraisers

Damages Caused by Dogs Not Reimbursable; Amount of Awards

Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 33

Notice to Euthanize Dog Which Has Caused Damage

Failure to Euthanize, Confine or Restrain Dog After Notice

Investigation of Damages Caused by Dogs; Settlement; Action Against Owner or Keeper; Payments Over to City or Town Treasurer

Election of Remedy by Person Damaged

Ordering Dogs to Be Restrained; Euthanizing Unrestrained Dogs

Service of Order to Muzzle or Restrain Dogs; Penalty

Penalty on Officer; Report of Refusal or Neglect of Officer to Perform Duties

Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 40

Liability to City or Town of Owner or Keeper of Dog

Repealed, 2012, 193, Sec. 42

Ordinances and By-Laws Relating to Animals

Violation of Dog Control Laws; Non-Criminal Disposition

Recovery of Penalties

Euthanizing of Dogs or Cats by Barbiturates

Restraint of Dogs in Public Highway Rest Areas; Penalty

Repealed, 1976, 299, Sec. 1

Research Institutions; License to Use Dogs or Cats; Rules and Regulations

Chaining or Tethering Dog; Confinement; Restrictions; Penalty

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

Repealed, 1945, 276, Sec. 2

Registration of Stallion for Breeding Purposes; Certificate; Penalty

Licensing for Billiards, Pool or Sippio Table or Bowling Alley; Public Hearing

Amusement Devices; License; Definition; Fee; View and Inspection; Gambling; Nonapplicability of Lottery Statute

Business Operated Without License

Minors Admitted to Places of Business

Location of Bowling Alleys in Places Other Than as Ordered; Restraint

Definitions

Necessity of License for Booking Agent, Personal Agent or Actor's Manager; Office of Licensee; Penalty

Application; Contents; Notice; Refusal; Revocation; Fees

Agency Contracts

Bond

Action on Bond

Rules and Regulations

Theatrical Exhibitions, etc.; Licenses; Fees; Applications; Suspension or Revocation; Workers' Compensation Coverage

Appearance Under Assumed Name; Statement Filed; Penalty

Schedule of Prices for Patrons Posted; Penalty

Entertainment Without License; Exceptions

Price to Appear on Ticket; Penalty

Darkened Dance Hall and Places Connected Therewith; Degree of Light; Regulations and Statute Posted; Penalty

Concerts, Dances, Exhibitions, Public Shows, etc.; License; Application; Suspension or Revocation; Rules and Regulations

Repealed, 1936, 71, Sec. 2

Violation of Statute; Report of Conviction; Revocation of Charter of Corporation

Minimum or Cover Charge

Entertainments at Which Alcoholic Beverages Are Sold

I - Fortune Tellers; License

Repealed, 1963, 195

Resale of Tickets; Necessity, Term and Transfer of License; Information in Application; Definition of Resale; Restrictions

Fees For, and for Renewal Of, Licenses to Resell Tickets

Revocation or Suspension of License

Resale Price

Rules and Regulations Relative to Reselling of Tickets; Investigations; Record of Licenses

Violation of Statutes and Regulations Relative to Reselling of Tickets

Nonapplicability of Statutes to Tickets for Entertainment of Nonprofit Organizations

Grant, Terms, Revocation, Suspension, Contents Coverage and Expiration of License for Dancing Schools; Fees; Inspection and Supervision; Penalty

Grant of License for Roller Skating, Carousels, Inclined Railways, Ferris Wheels and Exhibitions of Fire Fighting; Terms, Conditions and Regulations

Maintenance of Rink Without License

Grant of License for Picnic Grove; Terms, Conditions and Regulations

Maintenance of Grove Without License

Peddling, Selling, Gaming, Horse Racing or Exhibitions Near Grove

Grant of License for Power Propelled Boats

Term; Record; Fee; Contents; Posting; Maximum Number of Passengers

Running of Boats Without License

Prohibition of Business of Renting of Boats or Bathing Suits Without a License

Posting of Notices Relative to Statutes

Engagement in Business Without License

Admission of Children to Entertainments

Admission of Young Persons to Dance Halls

Dance Halls and Skating Rinks; Statutes Posted at Entrances

Violation of Statutes

Right of Officers to Enter Premises; Obstruction of Entrance

Signature On, Record, Contents and Term of Licenses; Fees

Effective Date of License

Coverage of License

Revocation of License; Record; Notice

Amusement Devices

Public and Semipublic Outdoor Inground Swimming Pools; Enclosures; Safety Equipment; Inspection; Violations; Penalty