Mass. General Laws c.272 § 40

Disturbance of assemblies; conduct of students on school grounds or in the course of school-related events

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Updates

• Amended by St.1969, c. 463, § 1
• Amended by St.2018, c. 69, § 159, effective April 13, 2018

Section 40

Whoever willfully interrupts or disturbs an assembly of people meeting for a lawful purpose shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 1 month or by a fine of not more than $50; provided, however, that an elementary or secondary student shall not be adjudged a delinquent child for an alleged violation of this section for such conduct within school buildings or on school grounds or in the course of school-related events.

Last updated:	April 29, 2019