Massachusetts § 125 - Show bill or advertisement; penalty for malicious injury
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 125 — Show bill or advertisement; penalty for malicious injury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125. Show bill or advertisement; penalty for malicious injury
Section 125. Whoever wilfully and maliciously removes, destroys or mutilates a show bill, placard, program or other advertisement posted upon a wall, fence, billboard or structure not lawfully under his control, of an exhibition, show or amusement licensed under section one hundred and eighty-one of chapter one hundred and forty, before such exhibition, show or amusement has taken place, shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 125
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 125 cover?
Section 125 ("Show bill or advertisement; penalty for malicious injury") 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 § 125?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 125" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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How does Massachusetts § 125 apply to my situation?
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