Massachusetts H1737 amends laws to increase penalties for illegally removing parts of historic homes.
Massachusetts H1737 amends the General Laws to increase penalties for those who illegally remove parts of historic homes. The bill specifies that anyone who willfully removes items such as copper gutters, copper wiring, aluminum, or brick, or damages walls, wainscoting, or other parts of a historic home, faces fines between $100 and $1000 and imprisonment for up to 2 years. Additionally, the offender must reimburse the homeowner for any damages incurred.
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