Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 49 § 40

Current through Chapter 231 of the 2024
Section 49:40 - Penalty for rescuing distrained animals

Whoever rescues beasts lawfully distrained or impounded shall be liable in tort to any person injured for all damages sustained thereby and the fees and charges incurred before the rescue; and he shall also be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty dollars.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 49, § 40