Massachusetts § 9 - Refusal to submit to investigation or examination
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9 — Refusal to submit to investigation or examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9. Refusal to submit to investigation or examination
Section 9. A railroad, street railway, electric railroad, elevated railway, gas, electric or water company, or corporation engaged in the common carriage of passengers by motor vehicle, or a partnership or corporation or the trustees of an express trust or voluntary association, described in sections seven and eight, which refuses or neglects to submit its or their books, accounts, contracts, records and memoranda to the investigation and examination of the department, or to furnish such reports and information as it shall from time to time direct and require, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9 cover?
Section 9 ("Refusal to submit to investigation or examination") 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 § 9?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 9" (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 § 9 apply to my situation?
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