Whoever wilfully and maliciously removes, destroys or mutilates a show bill, placard, program or other advertisement posted upon a wall, fence, billboard or structure not lawfully under his control, of an exhibition, show or amusement licensed under section one hundred and eighty-one of chapter one hundred and forty, before such exhibition, show or amusement has taken place, shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars.
Massachusetts Legal Code