Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 266:123A: Willful trespass upon public source of water, water supply facility or land
What this law says, in plain English
Willful trespass on public water sources or facilities is punishable by fine. Trespass with intent to corrupt water is punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment, or 5–10 years for repeat offenders.
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