Massachusetts § 30A - Unlawful tampering, etc. with notice of violation; punishment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 30A — Unlawful tampering, etc. with notice of violation; punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30A. Unlawful tampering, etc. with notice of violation; punishment
Section 30A. Whoever unlawfully tampers with, changes, mutilates, destroys, or otherwise removes, from a building or structure, any notice of violation affixed under the provisions of section thirty, shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment in jail for not more than one month, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 30A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 30A cover?
Section 30A ("Unlawful tampering, etc. with notice of violation; punishment") 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 § 30A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 30A" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 30A apply to my situation?
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