Massachusetts § 102C - Biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon or delivery system; possession; punishment
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 102C — Biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon or delivery system; possession; punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 102C. Biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon or delivery system; possession; punishment
Section 102C. Whoever, without lawful authority, knowingly develops, produces, stockpiles, acquires, transports, possesses, controls, places, secretes or uses any biological, chemical or nuclear weapon or delivery system, with the intent to cause death, bodily injury or property damage, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 and one-half years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 25 years or by a fine of not more than $50,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 102C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 102C cover?
Section 102C ("Biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon or delivery system; possession; 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 § 102C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 102C apply to my situation?
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