c. 266, § 132
Pigeons; killing or frightening
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Whoever wilfully kills pigeons upon, or frightens them from, beds which have been made for the purpose of taking them in nets, by any method, within one hundred rods of the same, except on land lawfully occupied by himself, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one month or by a fine of not more than twenty dollars, and shall also be liable for the actual damages to the owner or occupant of such beds.
Simplified explanation
Wilfully killing pigeons on, or frightening them from, beds made for netting them, within 100 rods, except on one's own land, is punishable by up to 1 month in prison or a $20 fine, plus damages.