Massachusetts § 85 - Transportation of fish or other animals into or out of commonwealth
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 85 — Transportation of fish or other animals into or out of commonwealth, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 85. Transportation of fish or other animals into or out of commonwealth
Section 85. Except as prohibited or limited by federal legislation or regulation, any person who holds a sporting, hunting, fishing or trapping license issued to him as a nonresident may carry from the commonwealth such fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds or mammals as have been lawfully taken within the commonwealth, but no person shall transport or cause to be transported into or out of the commonwealth any fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds or mammals protected by this chapter which have been unlawfully taken or killed therein, nor shall any person transport or cause to be transported into the commonwealth any fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds or mammals which have been taken or killed or are possessed contrary to the laws of any state or of any foreign nation.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 85
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 85 cover?
Section 85 ("Transportation of fish or other animals into or out of commonwealth") 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 § 85?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 85" (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 § 85 apply to my situation?
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