Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 272:82: Arrest without warrant for violation of Sec. 77 or 81; notice; care of animals; lien
What this law says, in plain English
A person violating sections 77 or 81 may be arrested without a warrant. The arresting officer must notify the animal owner, care for the animals for up to 60 days, and has a lien for those expenses.
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