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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 271:23: Oath and warrant to enter gaming or lottery place, arrest persons and seize implements and materials; disposal of articles

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes the procedure for obtaining and executing a warrant to enter suspected illegal gaming locations, arrest operators and participants, and seize gaming materials and property.

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