Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 267:25: Damaging or impairing bank bills or notes
What this law says, in plain English
Deliberately damaging or rendering a bank bill or note unfit for circulation is punishable by a fine of up to ten dollars. Mere possession or use of a damaged bill is not evidence against someone unless accompanied by other proof they caused the damage.
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