c. 266, § 84

Personalty; sale by hirer without consent

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

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A hirer or lessee of personal property who sells or conveys the same or any part thereof without the written consent of the owner or lessor, and without informing the vendee or grantee that it is so hired or leased, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year.

Simplified explanation

A hirer or lessee who sells personal property without the owner's written consent and without telling the buyer it is hired or leased faces up to 1 year of imprisonment or a $100 fine.