Massachusetts § 46 - License plates for vehicles transporting equine animals
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 46 — License plates for vehicles transporting equine animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46. License plates for vehicles transporting equine animals
Section 46. Each vehicle used for the transportation of equine animals by any person engaged in the business of dealing with such animals, when operated on any way, shall bear a metal license plate, attached to the side of the vehicle to the left of the person operating or driving the same, such plate to be furnished by the director on the payment of a fee of five dollars. Said plate shall be valid for the term for which the license is granted, but shall be returned to the director on revocation of said license. The use of multiple deck vehicles or the so-called ''possum belly'' vehicle used in the transportation of equine animals is prohibited.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 46
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 46 cover?
Section 46 ("License plates for vehicles transporting equine animals") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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