c. 266, § 58

Larceny; embezzlement from voluntary association

See penalty details Fraud & Money Ch. 266 · Crimes Against Property

Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term

Whoever, being an officer, agent, clerk or servant of a voluntary association or society, or fraudulently converts, or fraudulently takes or secretes with intent so to do, effects or property which belong to such association or society, or which have come to his possession or are under his care by virtue of his office or employment, shall be guilty of larceny.

Simplified explanation

An officer, agent, clerk or servant of a voluntary association who embezzles or fraudulently converts its property is guilty of larceny.