Massachusetts § 186 - Determination by railroad; revision
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 186 — Determination by railroad; revision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 186. Determination by railroad; revision
Section 186. A railroad corporation may establish for its sole benefit fares, tolls and charges upon all passengers and property conveyed or transported on its railroad, at such rates as may be determined by its directors, and may from time to time by its directors regulate the use of its railroad; but such fares, tolls and charges, and such regulations, shall be subject to revision and alteration by the general court, or by such officers or persons as it may appoint for the purpose, anything in the charter of the railroad corporation to the contrary notwithstanding.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 186
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 186 cover?
Section 186 ("Determination by railroad; revision") 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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