Massachusetts § 167 - Platform gates
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 167 — Platform gates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 167. Platform gates
Section 167. Every passenger, baggage, mail and express car, equipped with platforms, and owned or regularly used on any railroad in the commonwealth shall be provided at each end thereof with platform gates of a pattern approved by the department. A railroad corporation which hauls or uses, or permits to be hauled or used, on its railroad any car in violation of this section shall forfeit one hundred dollars to the use of the commonwealth, and the attorney general or the district attorney for the district where such violation occurred shall bring an action therefor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 167
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 167 cover?
Section 167 ("Platform gates") 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 § 167?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 167" (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 § 167 apply to my situation?
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