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

Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 272:38: Disturbance of assembly for worship

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Willfully interrupting or disturbing a religious worship assembly is punishable by up to one year in jail or a fine up to $1,000.

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