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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 272:35A: Unnatural and lascivious acts with child under 16

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

The law prohibits unnatural and lascivious acts with children under 16, punishable by fines and/or imprisonment up to five years in state prison. Repeat offenders over 18 face mandatory minimum five-year state prison sentences.

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