Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 268:32: Interference or tampering with police or fire signal systems, or motorist highway emergency aid call boxes; false alarms or calls
What this law says, in plain English
Unauthorized tampering with, breaking, or giving false alarms through police or fire signal boxes is punishable by fine and/or up to two years imprisonment. Tampering with highway emergency call boxes carries fines of $100–$500.
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