Food Massachusetts

It is illegal to sell candy that contains more than 1% alcohol.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

Until the law was recently modified to match modern culinary trends, it was illegal to sell or manufacture candy in Massachusetts that contained more than one percent alcohol by weight. The law was intended to prevent minors from accidentally getting intoxicated by eating liqueur-filled chocolates.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: M.G.L. c. 270, § 8

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Crimes Against Public Health

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