Massachusetts § 12 - Fixing of route
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 12 — Fixing of route, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12. Fixing of route
Section 12. The route of the railroad of a corporation established by special charter, and of its branches and extensions, shall be fixed according to sections twenty and twenty-one except so far as they may have been fixed by special statute; and such railroad, branches and extensions shall be located and constructed according to the provisions of this chapter regulating the location and construction of railroads by corporations incorporated under general laws, except that section seventeen shall not apply, if authority so to locate and construct has been granted by special act of the general court.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 12
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 12 cover?
Section 12 ("Fixing of route") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 12?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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