c. 266, § 82

Concealment of mortgaged personalty; use of rented personalty for illegal sale of liquor

Up to 1 year Fraud & Money Ch. 266 · Crimes Against Property

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Whoever, with a fraudulent intent to place personal property which is subject to a mortgage beyond the control of the mortgagee, removes or conceals or in removing or concealing the same, and a mortgagor of such property who assents to such removal or concealment, or whoever shall use rented, leased or mortgaged personal property as a container or implement of sale of intoxicating liquor contrary to law, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year.

Simplified explanation

Removing or concealing mortgaged personal property to put it beyond the mortgagee's control, or using rented, leased or mortgaged property to sell liquor illegally, is punishable by up to 1 year of imprisonment or a $1,000 fine.