Mass. General Laws c.265 § 13

Manslaughter; punishment; business organization as defendant

This is an unofficial version of a Massachusetts General Law. For more information on this topic, please see law about corporations.

Updates

• Amended by St.1971, c. 426
• Amended by St.2010, c. 160, § 5
• Amended by St.2018, c. 69, § 127, effective April 13, 2018

Section 13

Whoever commits manslaughter shall, except as hereinafter provided, be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than twenty years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars and imprisonment in jail or a house of correction for not more than two and one half years. Whoever commits manslaughter while violating the provisions of sections 102 to 102C, inclusive, of chapter 266 shall be imprisoned in the state prison for life or for any term of years.

Any business organization including, without limitation, a corporation, association, partnership or other legal entity that commits manslaughter shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250,000. If a business organization is found guilty under this section, the appropriate commissioner or secretary may debar the corporation under section 29F of chapter 29 for a period of not more than 10 years.

Last updated:	May 22, 2019