Massachusetts § 105 - Stone walls or fences; unauthorized removal
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 105 — Stone walls or fences; unauthorized removal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 105. Stone walls or fences; unauthorized removal
Section 105. Whoever wilfully and without right pulls down or removes any portion of a stone wall or fence which is erected or maintained for the purpose of enclosing land shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars. Natural resource officers and deputy natural resource officers of the office of the secretary of the executive office of environmental affairs, may arrest without a warrant any person found violating this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 105
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 105 cover?
Section 105 ("Stone walls or fences; unauthorized removal") 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 § 105?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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