Massachusetts § 15C - Assault by means of hypodermic syringe or needle; assault and battery by means of hypodermic syringe or needle
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15C — Assault by means of hypodermic syringe or needle; assault and battery by means of hypodermic syringe or needle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15C. Assault by means of hypodermic syringe or needle; assault and battery by means of hypodermic syringe or needle
Section 15C. (a) Whoever commits an assault upon another, by means of a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, or any instrument adapted for the administration of controlled or other substances by injection, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years or in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(b) Whoever commits an assault and battery upon another, by means of a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, or any instrument adapted for the administration of controlled or other substances by injection, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 15 years or in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 15C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15C cover?
Section 15C ("Assault by means of hypodermic syringe or needle; assault and battery by means of hypodermic syringe or needle") 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.
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