c. 265, § 28
Poison; use with intent to injure; punishment
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Whoever mingles poison with food, drink or medicine with intent to kill or injure another person, or wilfully poisons any spring, well or reservoir of water with such intent, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years.
Simplified explanation
Mixing poison into food, drink, or medicine, or wilfully poisoning a spring, well, or reservoir, with intent to kill or injure someone is punishable by up to life in state prison.