Section 10. Whoever wilfully injures, defaces or removes a signal, monument, building or appurtenance erected, used or constructed under the authority of the United States shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars, and be liable in tort to the United States for all damages so sustained.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 1 - Jurisdiction of the Commonwealth and of the United States
Section 1 - Citizens of Commonwealth Defined
Section 2 - Sovereignty and Jurisdiction of Commonwealth
Section 3 - Marine Boundaries of Commonwealth
Section 4 - Commonwealth Boundary Markers; Inspection, Restoration and Repair
Section 5 - Commonwealth Boundary Markers; Removing or Defacing; Penalty
Section 6 - Conveyance to United States of Certain Lands Owned by Commonwealth for Lighthouses
Section 7 - Jurisdiction Over Land Acquired by United States; Reversion
Section 10 - Injury to Signals, Monuments, Buildings, of United States; Penalty