Massachusetts § 82 - Arrest without warrant for violation of Sec. 77 or 81; notice; care of animals; lien
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 82 — Arrest without warrant for violation of Sec. 77 or 81; notice; care of animals; lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82. Arrest without warrant for violation of Sec. 77 or 81; notice; care of animals; lien
Section 82. A person found violating any provision of section seventy-seven or eighty-one may be arrested and held without a warrant as provided in section fifty-four; the person making an arrest with or without a warrant shall use reasonable diligence to give notice thereof to the owner of animals found in the charge or custody of the person arrested, shall properly care and provide for such animals until the owner thereof takes charge of them, not, however, exceeding sixty days from the date of said notice, and shall have a lien on said animals for the expense of such care and provision.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 82
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 82 cover?
Section 82 ("Arrest without warrant for violation of Sec. 77 or 81; notice; care of animals; lien") 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 § 82?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 82" (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 § 82 apply to my situation?
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