Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 272:87: Keeping or using birds to be shot at; shooting them; permitting premises to be used for shooting
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to keep, use, or shoot at live birds for sport or target practice, or to allow premises to be used for such shooting. Penalties include fines up to $50 and/or up to one month imprisonment.
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