Massachusetts § 70 - Terminal, express and subsidiary companies; interest of railroads in stock and securities
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 70 — Terminal, express and subsidiary companies; interest of railroads in stock and securities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70. Terminal, express and subsidiary companies; interest of railroads in stock and securities
Section 70. A railroad corporation may acquire, hold, vote, sell and negotiate the stock and securities of terminal companies organized under the laws of the commonwealth, and of express companies operating in whole or in part on its lines, and may guarantee the bonds of such companies. Such a corporation may acquire, hold, vote, sell and negotiate stock in subsidiary corporations organized under the laws of the commonwealth to operate aircraft and/or motor vehicles not running on rails or tracks for the transportation of passengers and/or freight.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 70
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 70 cover?
Section 70 ("Terminal, express and subsidiary companies; interest of railroads in stock and securities") 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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