Massachusetts § 1 - Boarding vessels without leave or authority
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 1 — Boarding vessels without leave or authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1. Boarding vessels without leave or authority
Section 1. Whoever, not being a pilot or public officer, shall board or attempt to board a vessel arriving in the harbor of Boston, Salem, Fall River, New Bedford and Fairhaven or Gloucester, before such vessel has been made fast to the wharf, without the previous permission of the master or person having charge thereof or the previous written permission of its owners or agent, or whoever, without such leave and without authority of law, shall board a vessel in any of said harbors after having been forbidden so to do by a person having charge thereof at the time, or, having boarded such vessel, shall refuse or neglect to leave it when ordered so to do by the person having charge of it, shall forfeit not more than fifty dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 1
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 1 cover?
Section 1 ("Boarding vessels without leave or authority") 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 § 1?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 1" (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 § 1 apply to my situation?
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