Massachusetts § 103 - Oil of vitriol, or other substances; throwing into building or vessel
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 103 — Oil of vitriol, or other substances; throwing into building or vessel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 103. Oil of vitriol, or other substances; throwing into building or vessel
Section 103. Whoever wilfully, intentionally and without right throws into, against or upon a dwelling house, office, shop or other building, or vessel, or puts or places therein or thereon oil of vitriol, coal tar or other noxious or filthy substance, with intent unlawfully to injure, deface or defile such dwelling house, office, shop, building or vessel, or any property therein, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or in jail for not more than two and one half years or by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 103
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 103 cover?
Section 103 ("Oil of vitriol, or other substances; throwing into building or vessel") 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 § 103?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 103 apply to my situation?
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