Massachusetts § 64 - Tramps; punishment; entering buildings; injuries to or threats against persons or property; carrying weapons
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§ 64. Tramps; punishment; entering buildings; injuries to or threats against persons or property; carrying weapons
Section 64. A tramp shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than thirty days; and if he enters a dwelling house or other building without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof, or wilfully or maliciously injures or threatens to injure any person therein, or threatens to do any injury to any person, or to the property of another, or is found carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapon, he shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not less than one nor more than two and one half years, but notwithstanding the foregoing a tramp found carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapon in violation of section ten of chapter two hundred and sixty-nine may be prosecuted and punished thereunder.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 64
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 64 cover?
Section 64 ("Tramps; punishment; entering buildings; injuries to or threats against persons or property; carrying weapons") 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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