Massachusetts § 198 - Workingmen's trains
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 198 — Workingmen's trains, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 198. Workingmen's trains
Section 198. Every railroad corporation having a terminus in Boston shall furnish such number of workingmen's trains, not less than two each way, as the department, upon a petition for such trains filed with it, shall in each case order. Such trains shall arrive at Boston between six and half past seven o'clock in the morning and leave Boston between the same hours in the evening and special cars may be provided therefor. Season tickets, good once a day each way for six days in the week, shall be furnished for such trains at a rate not exceeding, for yearly tickets, three dollars a mile, and for quarterly tickets, one dollar a mile.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 198
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 198 cover?
Section 198 ("Workingmen's trains") 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 § 198?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 198" (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 § 198 apply to my situation?
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