Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, § 55: Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

Article 55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited.

Punishment by flogging or by branding, marking or tattooing on the body or any other cruel or unusual punishment may not be adjudged by a court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this code. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.