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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 272:29B: Dissemination of visual material of child in state of nudity or sexual conduct; punishment

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Distributing or possessing with intent to distribute sexual images of minors under 18 is prohibited and punishable by 10–20 years in prison and/or fines of $10,000–$50,000 or three times economic gains, whichever is greater.

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