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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 266:70: Insignia of veteran organizations; unlawful use

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A non-member who unlawfully wears or displays insignia of specified veteran organizations, or falsely represents property as belonging to such organizations, commits a criminal offense punishable by fine up to $20 and/or imprisonment up to one month.

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