Section 25. It is hereby declared that the production and distribution of milk is an industry affected with a paramount public interest relating to the public health. The intention and purpose of this chapter is hereby declared to extend to the regulation of said industry and to the control of all milk sold or offered for sale in the commonwealth, to the full extent permitted by the constitutions of the commonwealth and of the United States, respectively.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XV - Regulation of Trade
Section 2 - Powers and Duties of Commissioner
Section 3 - Enforcement of Chapter by Chief; Appeal; Hearing; Notice
Section 5 - Application for License; Contents; Renewals; Display
Section 6 - Licenses; Renewals; Suspension; Revocation; Conditional Licenses; Hearing; Notice
Section 7 - Hearing; Delivery and Return of Revoked or Cancelled License
Section 9 - Annual License Fee
Section 12a - Payment Less Than Minimum Price; Recovery; Assignment of Claim
Section 13 - Entry on Premises for Inspection; Reports; Results of Inspection; Definitions
Section 14 - Purchase, Sale or Distribution of Milk Below Price Fixed or Below Cost; Rebates
Section 15 - Sale by Co-Operative Associations; Statement of Deductions
Section 17 - Time of Notice of Hearings, Orders, Rules and Regulations
Section 21 - Review; Jurisdiction of Superior Court; Injunction; Declaratory Judgment
Section 22 - Penalties; Report of Violation; Investigation; Action; Injunction
Section 23 - Agreements, Licenses, Rules, Regulations or Orders in Conflict With Federal Law
Section 25 - Public Interest; Intention and Purpose of Statute