MA ST 272 § 53Massachusetts General Laws AnnotatedPart IV. Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases (Ch. 263-280)Effective: April 13, 2018 (Approx. 2 pages)
MA ST 272 § 53Massachusetts General Laws AnnotatedPart IV. Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases (Ch. 263-280)Effective: April 13, 2018 (Approx. 2 pages)
Massachusetts General Laws Annotated
Part IV. Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases (Ch. 263-280)
Title I. Crimes and Punishments (Ch. 263-274)
Chapter 272. Crimes Against Chastity, Morality, Decency and Good Order (Refs & Annos)
(a) Common night walkers, common street walkers, both male and female, persons who with offensive and disorderly acts or language accost or annoy another person, lewd, wanton and lascivious persons in speech or behavior, keepers of noisy and disorderly houses, and persons guilty of indecent exposure shall be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than 6 months, or by a fine of not more than $200, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(b) Disorderly persons and disturbers of the peace shall, for a first offense, be punished by a fine of not more than $150. For a second or subsequent offense, disorderly persons and disturbers of the peace shall be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than 6 months or by a fine of not more than $200 or by both such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that an elementary or secondary school student shall not be adjudged a delinquent child for a violation of this subsection for such conduct within school buildings or on school grounds or in the course of school-related events.