Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 136, § 1 (2026)

Common day of rest; designation; citation

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Section 1. Sunday shall be a common day of rest. Sections one to eleven, inclusive, of this chapter may be cited as the Common Day of Rest Law.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1977–2021 · leading case: Zayre Corp. v. Attorney Gen., 362 N.E.2d 878 (Mass. 1977).

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Zayre Corp. v. Attorney Gen., 362 N.E.2d 878 (Mass. 1977). · cites it 2× “See G.L.c. 136, § 1. On the other hand, there is a recognition that certain activities must, for societal needs, be allowed to continue; that allowing certain activities will facilitate, not frustrate, the attainment of that goal and that in some instances the potential economic…”

Local 1445, United Food & Com. Workers Union v. Police Chief, 563 N.E.2d 693 (Mass. App. Ct. 1990). “In their first amended complaint, the plaintiffs asked for injunctive relief prohibiting Filene’s from opening prior to noon and sought a declaratory judgment under G. L. c.”

Back Beach Neighbors Comm. v. Town of Rockport (D. Mass. 2021). “Although plaintiff’s claim under the Common Day of Rest Law, M.G.L. c. 136 § 1 (Count VI) is pled as a separate count, the claims are clearly related and will therefore be addressed together.”

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