Massachusetts § 226 - Obstruction of passing of train
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 226 — Obstruction of passing of train, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 226. Obstruction of passing of train
Section 226. Whoever wilfully obstructs, or aids or abets in obstructing, or wilfully does or causes to be done anything with the intent to obstruct, the passing of an engine or car upon a railroad, or wilfully endangers, or aids or abets in endangering, or wilfully does or causes to be done anything with the intent to endanger, the safety of persons conveyed in or upon the same, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than twenty years, or both, and shall for each offence forfeit to the use of the corporation treble the amount of damages which it has sustained thereby.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 226 cover?
Section 226 ("Obstruction of passing of train") 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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