General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART IV CRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGSIN CRIMINAL CASES |
TITLE I. CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS |
CHAPTER 270. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH |
SECTION 3A. Poison for rodents; placement where it may cause injury
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Whoever negligently or maliciously places any poison or poisoned food for the control of rats, mice or other rodents in any place where it may cause injury to any human being or domestic animal shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars. The officers charged with the enforcement of the laws relating to fish, birds and mammals under chapter one hundred and thirty-one shall take cognizance of violations of this section and enforce the provisions thereof, and they shall have all powers necessary therefor.