2015 Massachusetts General Laws
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
CHAPTER 85 REGULATIONS AND BY–LAWS RELATIVE TO WAYS AND BRIDGES
Section 19 Leading, driving, or conveying dangerous wild animals on public ways

Section 19. Whoever leads or drives a bear or other dangerous wild animal or causes it to travel upon or be conveyed over a public way unless properly secured in some covered vehicle or cage shall be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty dollars. Any such animal which is found upon a public way not so secured or caged may be killed by a sheriff, constable or police officer.