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Section 1Dwelling houses; burning or aiding in burning
Section 2Meeting house; burning or aiding in burning
Section 3, 4Repealed, 1932, 192, Sec. 3
Section 5Wood and other property; burning or aiding in burning
Section 5AAttempts
Section 6Repealed, 1932, 192, Sec. 3
Section 7Woods; wanton or reckless injury or destruction by fire
Section 8Injury by fire; negligent use
Section 9Injury by fire; negligent use in town; damages
Section 10Insured property; burning with intent to defraud
Section 11Fire alarm, engine or apparatus; injury before fire
Section 12Fire alarm, engine or apparatus; injury during fire to prevent alarm or extinction of fire
Section 13Fire engines; wanton or malicious injury
Section 13ADuty of hotel manager to notify fire department and sound alarm; penalty
Section 14Burglary; armed; assault on occupants; weapons; punishment
Section 15Burglary; unarmed
Section 16Breaking and entering at night
Section 16ABuilding, vessel or vehicle; breaking and entering with intent to commit misdemeanor
Section 17Entering without breaking at night; breaking and entering in day time; weapons; punishment
Section 18Dwelling house; entry at night; breaking and entering in day time; weapons; punishment
Section 18AEntering dwelling house by false pretenses; intent to commit felony; larceny; punishment
Section 19Railroad car; breaking and entering
Section 20Stealing in building, ship or railroad car
Section 20ABreaking and entering of trucks, tractors, trailers or freight containers
Section 20BStealing in trucks, tractors, trailers or freight containers
Section 21Stolen property; refusal to surrender
Section 22Poultry thieves; detention by owner; penalty
Section 23Embezzlement of property at fire; effect
Section 24Stealing at a fire; punishment
Section 25Larceny by stealing; punishment; victim sixty-five or older; minimum sentence for repeat offenders
Section 26Repealed, 1945, 282, Sec. 1
Section 27Tools of contractors, builders or mechanics; stealing; penalty
Section 27AMotor vehicle or trailer; removal or concealment to defraud insurer
Section 28Motor vehicle or trailer; theft or concealment; operation without owner’s consent after revocation of license; penalty
Section 29Statement concerning theft; recovery of vehicles; restitution
Section 29ARepealed, 1980, 463, Sec. 4
Section 29BBurning motor vehicle; owner’s statement to fire department
Section 30Larceny; general provisions and penalties
Section 30AShoplifting; penalty; arrest without warrant
Section 31Signature; obtaining under false pretenses
Section 32Fraudulent conversion of property by captain of vessel
Section 33Larceny; false pretences relating to contracts, banking transactions or credit
Section 33AObtaining computer services by fraud or misrepresentation; penalties
Section 34Larceny; inducement to part with property
Section 35Non-applicability of Secs. 30, 31 and 34
Section 35AFalse material statements or omissions during or in connection with mortgage lending process; penalties; mitigating factors with respect to sentencing
Section 36Repealed, 1945, 282, Sec. 1
Section 37Fraudulent checks, etc.; drawing or uttering
Section 37AMisuse of credit cards; definitions
Section 37BMisuse of credit cards; penalties; multiple possession, presumption; arrest
Section 37CFraudulent use of credit cards to obtain money, goods or services; false embossment of credit cards, multiple possession, presumption; arrest
Section 37DPublishing credit card numbering or coding systems
Section 37EUse of personal identification of another; identity fraud; penalty; restitution
Section 38Larceny; wrongful detention of money by carriers
Section 38AConstruction loan; misapplication
Section 39Wills; destruction or concealment
Section 40Common and notorious thief
Section 41Larceny of bicycles; second conviction
Section 42Larceny of paper designated for bank bills
Section 43Paper designated for bank bills; retention by printer with intent to pass
Section 44 to 46Repealed, 1945, 282, Sec. 1
Section 47Dogs; wrongful removal of collar; penalty
Section 48Stolen goods; duty of arresting officers to secure
Section 49Burglarious instruments; making; possession; use
Section 50State treasury; fraud or embezzlement by employee
Section 51City, town or county officers; fraud or embezzlement
Section 52Bank officers and employees; fraud or embezzlement
Section 53Bank officers or employees; prosecution for fraud or embezzlement; evidence
Section 53ABank officers and employees; misconduct; penalty
Section 54Receipt of deposits by insolvent banks; penalty
Section 55Liquidating agent or receiver; embezzlement
Section 56Brokers or agents; embezzlement
Section 57Fiduciaries; embezzlement
Section 58Larceny; embezzlement from voluntary association
Section 59Simple larceny; embezzlement from voluntary association
Section 60Stolen goods; buying or receiving
Section 60AStolen trade secrets; buying or selling
Section 61Stolen property; restitution; effect
Section 62Stolen goods; common receiver
Section 63Unlawful taking or use of transportation media
Section 64Fraudulent hiring of media of transportation
Section 65Stock; unauthorized issue
Section 66Stock; fraudulent issue or transfer
Section 67Corporate books; false entries with intent to defraud
Section 67ADepartments, agencies and public instrumentalities; false statements, etc. in procurement of supplies; penalty
Section 67BPresentation of false claims
Section 67CCapital facility construction projects, etc.; false entries in records; penalties
Section 68Corporate books as evidence
Section 69Insignia of societies; unlawful use
Section 69AFraudulent use of labor union seal, trademark or insignia
Section 70Insignia of veteran organizations; unlawful use
Section 71Signature, money or membership; obtaining under false pretences
Section 71AIndividuals and corporations; false use of names of benevolent organizations
Section 72Fraternal names; use in publication
Section 73Obtaining goods under false pretences
Section 74Corporate credit; fraudulent use
Section 75Obtaining property by trick
Section 75AGambling devices and vending machines; fraudulent use
Section 75BSlugs; manufacture and sale
Section 75CGift certificates; expiration dates; failure to redeem
Section 75DImposition of certain fees reducing total value amount of gift certificate; penalty
Section 75EPrinted notice required for certain fees associated with gift certificates; penalty for violation
Section 75FDeduction of gratuity from gift certificate without consent; penalty
Section 76Gross fraud or cheat at common law; punishment
Section 77Sterling and coin silver; contents; sale; penalty
Section 78Articles made of gold; false marking; prohibition
Section 79Imitation of furs; false representation; prohibition
Section 80Encumbered land; conveyance without notice
Section 81Attached land; conveyance without notice
Section 82Concealment of mortgaged personalty; use of rented personalty for illegal sale of liquor
Section 83Personalty; sale by mortgagor without consent
Section 84Personalty; sale by hirer without consent
Section 85Collateral security; sale before debt due
Section 86Hired property; buying or receiving with intent to defraud
Section 87Larceny of leased or rented property
Section 87AStolen leased or rented motor vehicles; report; dissemination of information by police
Section 88Consignee or factor; fraudulent deposit or pledge of property
Section 89Degrees; pretending to hold or conferring without authority; use of designation “university” or “college”
Section 90Endorsement or approval; penalty for false claim
Section 91Untrue and misleading advertisements; prohibitions
Section 91AMerchandise, commodities and service; advertisement; penalty
Section 91BDeceptive advertising of merchandise for sale; injunction
Section 92False or exaggerated statements; making or publishing; prohibition
Section 92AMotor vehicles; sale in certain condition; written disclosure on bill of sale; penalty
Section 93Animals; obtaining or giving false pedigree
Section 94Boundary monuments and miscellaneous markers; malicious destruction
Section 95Historical monuments; malicious destruction or injury
Section 96State building; defacement or injury
Section 97County buildings; defacement
Section 98Schoolhouse or church; defacement or injury
Section 98APublic park or playground equipment; destruction, defacement or injury
Section 99Libraries; definitions
Section 99ALibraries; theft of materials or property; destruction of records
Section 100Libraries; mutilation or destruction of materials or property
Section 101Definitions applicable to Secs. 101 to 102D
Section 102Possession or control of incendiary device or material; possession of hoax device or material; penalty
Section 102AThrowing, secreting, launching or placing of incendiary device; intent; punishment
Section 102A1/2Repealed, 2010, 160, Sec. 6
Section 102BMalicious explosion
Section 102CBiological, chemical, or nuclear weapon or delivery system; possession; punishment
Section 102DNotice of seizure of explosive or incendiary device resulting from a violation of Secs. 102 to 102C; restitution
Section 103Oil of vitriol, or other substances; throwing into building or vessel
Section 104Buildings; destruction or injury
Section 104AGoal posts; penalty for destruction
Section 104BResearch animals; unauthorized removal
Section 105Stone walls or fences; unauthorized removal
Section 106Ice ponds; injury
Section 107Bridge or canal; injury
Section 108Vessel; destruction to injure or defraud owner or insurer; punishment; restitution
Section 109Vessel; fitting out with intent to destroy
Section 110False invoice of cargo; intent to defraud insurer
Section 111False affidavit or protest; penalty
Section 111AInsurance policies; penalty for fraudulent claims
Section 111BMotor vehicle insurance policies; penalty for fraudulent claims
Section 111CFraudulently obtaining benefits under insurance contract; runners; punishment
Section 112Domestic animals; malicious killing or injury
Section 113Timber, wood and shrubs; wilful cutting and destruction on land of another
Section 114Trees and fences; malicious injury
Section 115Trespass in orchards and gardens
Section 116Repealed, 1962, 172
Section 116AProtection of certain flowers
Section 117Orchards and gardens; entry with intent to injure or destroy
Section 118Domestic animals; trespass on land
Section 119Pests; bringing into state; penalty; exception
Section 120Entry upon private property after being forbidden as trespass; prima facie evidence; penalties; arrest; tenants or occupants excepted
Section 120AMotor vehicle; parking on private way; prosecution; evidence
Section 120BEntry on land by abutting property owners not constituting trespass
Section 120CEntry upon adjoining lands by surveyors not constituting trespass
Section 120DRemoval of motor vehicles from private ways or property; penalties; liability for removal and storage charges; release of vehicle
Section 120EObstructing entry to or departure from medical facilities; penalties; injunctive relief
Section 120E1/2Reproductive health care facilities
Section 120FUnauthorized access to computer system; penalties
Section 121Entry on land with firearms
Section 121ATrespasses involving motor vehicles and other powered devices
Section 122Notice against trespassers; defacement; penalty
Section 123State land; public institutions; trespass; penalty
Section 124Legal notice; penalty for malicious injury
Section 125Show bill or advertisement; penalty for malicious injury
Section 126Natural scenery; penalty for defacement
Section 126ADefacement of real or personal property; penalties; suspension of driver’s license
Section 126BTagging; penalties; suspension of driver’s license
Section 127Personal property; malicious or wanton injuries
Section 127ADestruction of place of worship, etc.; threats; punishment
Section 127BActions for civil rights violations; liability
Section 128Milk cans; defacement
Section 129Correctional institutions; injury to property
Section 130Penal institutions; injury to property
Section 131Sunday trespassers; arrest and detention without warrant
Section 132Pigeons; killing or frightening
Section 133Humane society; injury to property
Section 134Repealed, 1962, 285, Sec. 3
Section 135Vessels; mooring the buoy, beacon or floating guide; penalty
Section 136Repealed, 1962, 285, Sec. 3
Section 137Injury to mill by raising water
Section 138Dams or reservoirs; malicious injury
Section 138AIrrigation equipment; malicious injury
Section 139Motor vehicles or trailers; defacement, etc., of identifying numbers; penalties; arrests
Section 139AMachines, electrical or mechanical devices; alteration or obliteration of identifying numbers; possession; sale; punishment
Section 140Sale or offer for sale of master keys; penalty
Section 141Tampering with odometer of motor vehicle; intent to defraud; civil remedy; treble damages; costs and fees; unfair competition; repair or replacement excepted
Section 141AMisrepresentation of mileage of motor vehicle by turning back or readjusting speedometer or odometer; criminal penalty
Section 142Record of purchases by dealers in scrap copper wire; inspection; penalty
Section 142AGold, silver and platinum dealers; records; penalty
Section 143Definitions applicable to Secs. 143A to 143H
Section 143AUnauthorized reproduction and transfer of sound recordings
Section 143BUnauthorized reproduction and sale of live performances
Section 143CManufacture, rental, or sale of recorded devices in packaging not bearing reproducer’s name and address
Section 143DApplication of Secs. 143 to 143C; exceptions
Section 143EViolations of Secs. 143A to 143C; punishment
Section 143FUnlawful recording of motion picture in motion picture theater; punishment
Section 143GPersons detained for possible violation of Sec. 143F; defense to false imprisonment or false arrest action
Section 143HForfeiture of recordings upon conviction for violation of Secs. 143A to 143C or Sec. 143F
Section 144Carrying away or conversion of certain milk containers without permission of owners
Section 145Theft of public records
Section 146Disposal of solid waste in commercial disposal container of another without consent of owner; penalties
Section 147Items or services bearing or identified by counterfeit mark; sales; penalties