Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 266:27: Tools of contractors, builders or mechanics; stealing; penalty
What this law says, in plain English
Stealing tools from a contractor, builder, or mechanic during construction is punishable by up to a $100 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment for first offense; subsequent offenses carry a $100 fine and/or six months imprisonment.
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