# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 7: Refusing to provide for travelers

> Massachusetts · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S7

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 7
- **Heading:** Refusing to provide for travelers
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 7

## Text

Section 7. An innholder who, upon request, refuses to receive and make suitable provision for a stranger or traveler shall be punished by a fine of nor more than fifty dollars.

Section 7. An innholder who, upon request, refuses to receive and make suitable provision for a stranger or traveler shall be punished by a fine of nor more than fifty dollars.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 1 ''Licensing authorities'' defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 2 Issuance of license to be innholders or common victuallers; signing; refusal; fee; record; penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 3 Content of innholders' licenses; governing statutes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 4 Contents of innholder and common victuallers license generally; coverage; term](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 5 Food and accommodations; availability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 6 Conditions precedent; proposed plans; cost estimates; license as victualler or innholder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 6B Food allergy awareness](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S6B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 7 Refusing to provide for travelers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 9 Suspension; revocation; forfeiture of innholder and common victuallers license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 9A Keeping of premises open throughout year](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S9A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 10 Liability for loss of property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 11 Fire or overwhelming force; liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 12 Fraudulently procuring food, accommodations or credit; removal of property covered by lien; evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S12.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 12A ''Hotel'' defined for Secs. 12B to 12D](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXX_C140_S12A.md)

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