Massachusetts § 96 - Obstruction of ways and bridges by railway; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 96 — Obstruction of ways and bridges by railway; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 96. Obstruction of ways and bridges by railway; penalty
Section 96. If a company, its agents or servants, wilfully or negligently obstructs a public way or bridge, or hinders the passing of vehicles over the same, or wilfully detains the cars of another company having the lawful right to pass thereon, such company shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars; and any such agent or servant shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three months.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 96 cover?
Section 96 ("Obstruction of ways and bridges by railway; penalty") 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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