# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 2: Cleanliness and sanitary condition of bakery and equipment; shipping baskets

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 2
- **Heading:** Cleanliness and sanitary condition of bakery and equipment; shipping baskets
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 2

## Text

Section 2. The floors, walls and ceilings of each bakery, the equipment used in the handling or preparation of bakery products or the ingredients thereof, and the wagons, boxes, baskets and other receptacles in which such products are transported, shall at all times be kept by the owner or operator of the bakery or by the distributor of such products in a clean and sanitary condition and free from dirt and dust, flies, insects and other contaminating matter. All show cases, shelves and other places where bakery products are sold shall at all times be kept by the dealer well covered, properly ventilated, adequately protected from dirt and dust, flies, insects and other contaminating matter, and in a sweet, clean and sanitary condition. Shipping baskets and other containers for transporting bakery products shall be kept clean and, whenever the property of a distributor or dealer, shall not be used for the shipment of other products to any person or concern.

Section 2. The floors, walls and ceilings of each bakery, the equipment used in the handling or preparation of bakery products or the ingredients thereof, and the wagons, boxes, baskets and other receptacles in which such products are transported, shall at all times be kept by the owner or operator of the bakery or by the distributor of such products in a clean and sanitary condition and free from dirt and dust, flies, insects and other contaminating matter. All show cases, shelves and other places where bakery products are sold shall at all times be kept by the dealer well covered, properly ventilated, adequately protected from dirt and dust, flies, insects and other contaminating matter, and in a sweet, clean and sanitary condition. Shipping baskets and other containers for transporting bakery products shall be kept clean and, whenever the property of a distributor or dealer, shall not be used for the shipment of other products to any person or concern.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 2 Cleanliness and sanitary condition of bakery and equipment; shipping baskets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 3 Storage, handling and transportation of bakery products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 4 Preparation of bakery products; labelling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 6 Establishment and enforcement of rules relative to exemptions, standards and requirements for bakeries and bakery products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 7 Weight of loaves](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 8 Special provisions as to rolls and certain bread; unit weights; inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9 Enforcement of rules and regulations; seizures; notice; hearing before director; appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9B Sleeping places for bakery employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S9B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9D Regulations of boards of health; posting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S9D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9E Penalties for violation of Secs. 9A to 9C](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S9E.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9F Rules and regulations of department of public health applicable to Secs. 9G to 9M](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S9F.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9G Sanitary requirements of bakeries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S9G.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9H Dressing rooms for bakery workers or employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXV_C94_S9H.md)

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