Internet Hunting
Chapter	131
Section	65A(b)
WMS Code	131/65A
WMS Offense	INTERNET HUNTING c131 §65A(b)
Elements	On [DATE OF OFFENSE:] did: (1) engage in online shooting or spearing, as defined in G.L. c. 131, § 65A(a), of a bird, mammal, reptile or fish; or (2) own or operate a shooting range, site, gallery or other facility in the Commonwealth utilized for online shooting or spearing; or (3) create, maintain or utilize an Internet web site, or a service or business via some other means, from a location within the Commonwealth for the operation of online shooting or spearing; or (4) possess or confine a bird, mammal, reptile or fish to promote or for use in online shooting or spearing; or (5) import into or export out of the Commonwealth a bird, mammal, reptile or fish, or the remains thereof, injured or killed by online shooting or spearing.
Penalty	2 ½ Years
	...shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 1/2 years or by a fine of not more than $2,500, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Right of Arrest	NO RIGHT OF ARREST
Notes	Section 65A. (a) For the purposes of this section, "online shooting or spearing'' means the use of a computer or any other device, equipment, software or technology, to remotely control the aiming and discharge of any weapon including, but not limited to, any firearm, bow and arrow, spear, slingshot, harpoon or any other projectile device or any other weapon capable of killing or capable of inflicting injury capable of killing any bird, mammal, reptile or fish.
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Attempt to Commit
Conspiracy to Commit
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Effective Date	10/31/2007