Massachusetts § 34B - Serious bodily injury; penalties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 34B — Serious bodily injury; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34B. Serious bodily injury; penalties
Section 34B. Any person who wantonly or recklessly violates the state building code or state fire code and thereby causes serious bodily injury or death to any person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years or in a house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or both.
For purposes of this section, ''serious bodily injury'' shall mean bodily injury that results in a permanent disfigurement, loss or impairment of a bodily function, limb or organ, or a substantial risk of death.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 34B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 34B cover?
Section 34B ("Serious bodily injury; penalties") 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 § 34B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 34B" (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 § 34B apply to my situation?
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