Section 14. Any person who tampers with or attempts to tamper with a DNA sample or DNA record with the intent to interfere with DNA analysis shall be subject to punishment by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and a half years or both such fine and imprisonment.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 22e - State DNA Database
Section 2 - State DNA Database; Director
Section 3 - Submission of DNA Sample
Section 4 - Collection of DNA Samples; Civil Liability; Costs
Section 5 - Collection Materials for DNA Samples
Section 6 - Filing and Storage of DNA Records
Section 7 - Laboratories and Facilities
Section 9 - Confidentiality of Records
Section 10 - Furnishing of Records by Director
Section 11 - Failure to Provide DNA Sample; Penalty
Section 12 - Unauthorized Disclosure of Records; Penalty
Section 13 - Obtaining Records Without Proper Authorization; Penalty
Section 14 - Tampering With DNA Sample or DNA Record; Penalty