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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 271:26: Subsequent obstructions; removal; punishment; lien

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Property owners who allow obstructions to reappear within specified timeframes face fines ($250–$500 for second offense; $500–$1,000 or up to one year imprisonment for third+ offenses) and liens on the building.

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