c. 266, § 47
Dogs; wrongful removal of collar; penalty
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Whoever wrongfully removes the collar from a dog which is licensed and collared as provided in chapter one hundred and forty shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, or by six months' imprisonment, or both.
Simplified explanation
Wrongfully removing the collar from a licensed, collared dog is punishable by up to 6 months in prison or a $100 fine.