Massachusetts § 53 - Delivery by street railway; metering
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 53 — Delivery by street railway; metering, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53. Delivery by street railway; metering
Section 53. Electricity supplied by a street railway company to a town shall be delivered to the distributing system of said town at some specified place or places therein, and the meter or meters by which such electricity is measured shall be a part of the distributing system.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 53
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 53 cover?
Section 53 ("Delivery by street railway; metering") 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 § 53?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 53" (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 § 53 apply to my situation?
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