Massachusetts § 145 - Violations; penalties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 145 — Violations; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 145. Violations; penalties
Section 145. If any county, city or town shall neglect, for sixty days, to comply with the requirements of section one hundred and forty-two, unless released therefrom by order of the department of telecommunications and energy, or unless prevented by the failure of any railroad corporation to comply with the requirements of section one hundred and forty-three, or if any railroad corporation shall neglect, for sixty days after the expiration of the four months prescribed in section one hundred and forty-three, to comply with the requirements thereof, it shall forfeit one dollar for each day during which such neglect continues, to be recovered in an action of tort brought in the name and for the use of the commonwealth by the attorney general or by the district attorney of the district where the violation occurred.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 145
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 145 cover?
Section 145 ("Violations; penalties") 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 § 145?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 145" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 145 apply to my situation?
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