Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 90:22B: Abandonment of motor vehicles; penalties; non-criminal proceedings
What this law says, in plain English
Abandoning a motor vehicle on public or private property without permission is prohibited. First offense: $250 fine; subsequent offenses: $500 fine. License may be revoked for up to three months and vehicle registration prohibited for one year.
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