Massachusetts § 68 - Hunting with artificial light; swivel or pivot gun
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 68 — Hunting with artificial light; swivel or pivot gun, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68. Hunting with artificial light; swivel or pivot gun
Section 68. A person shall not hunt any bird or mammal except raccoon or opossum by the aid or use of any artificial light, or hunt any bird with a swivel or pivot gun. Any weapon or equipment used in such hunting by any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be confiscated and forfeited to the use of the commonwealth and disposed of by the director of law enforcement for the best interest of the commonwealth; and any motor vehicle, as defined in section one of chapter ninety, or other vehicle, boat or canoe so used may be seized and libeled in accordance with the provisions of chapter two hundred and fifty-seven.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 68
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 68 cover?
Section 68 ("Hunting with artificial light; swivel or pivot gun") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 68?
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