Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 266:125: Show bill or advertisement; penalty for malicious injury

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Willfully and maliciously removing, destroying, or damaging show bills or advertisements posted on property not under one's control before an event occurs is punishable by a fine not exceeding ten dollars.

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