Massachusetts § 165 - Passenger, mail or baggage car; heating devices
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 165 — Passenger, mail or baggage car; heating devices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 165. Passenger, mail or baggage car; heating devices
Section 165. A passenger, mail or baggage car shall not be heated by a stove or furnace kept in the car or suspended therefrom unless it is temporarily necessary by reason of an accident or other emergency, and no method of heating such cars nor heater shall be used until it shall have been approved in writing by the department; but the department may from time to time grant such exemptions from the requirements of this section as may seem to it necessary or reasonable, and may grant permission to any railroad corporation to make such experiments in heating its passenger cars as the department determines is proper. A corporation which violates this section shall forfeit not more than five hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 165
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 165 cover?
Section 165 ("Passenger, mail or baggage car; heating devices") 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 § 165?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 165" (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 § 165 apply to my situation?
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