Massachusetts § 25 - Damaging or impairing bank bills or notes
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 25 — Damaging or impairing bank bills or notes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25. Damaging or impairing bank bills or notes
Section 25. Whoever wilfully and maliciously tears, cuts or in any manner damages and impairs the usefulness for circulation of a bank bill or note of a bank in this commonwealth shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars; but the possession or uttering of a bill so injured shall not be evidence against a party charged, unless connected with other circumstances tending to prove that the bill or note was injured by him.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 25
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 25 cover?
Section 25 ("Damaging or impairing bank bills or notes") 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 § 25?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 25" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 25 apply to my situation?
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