Massachusetts § 7I - Agreements with railroads, transit authorities or other public authorities or municipalities regarding relocation or other work; advancement of funds

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7I — Agreements with railroads, transit authorities or other public authorities or municipalities regarding relocation or other work; advancement of funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7I. Agreements with railroads, transit authorities or other public authorities or municipalities regarding relocation or other work; advancement of funds

Section 7I. The department is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with railroad corporations, transit authorities or other public authorities or municipalities for the purpose of performing any work which may be necessary in connection with the construction of highways, roads, bridges and other public works undertaken by said department whenever such construction or work entails relocation, alteration or other work on the tracks, bridges, roads, pipes, sewers, conduits, wires, or other property of such railroad corporation, transit authority or other public authority or municipality and which may disrupt the free flow of public transportation. Whenever any such agreement provides that a railroad corporation, transit authority or other public authority, and municipality perform such construction or work for which the commonwealth is obligated to assume a part of the cost, the agreement may provide for the monthly advancement by the department to such railroad corporation transit authority or other public authority or municipality of funds covering the estimated cost of such construction or work then in progress.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7I

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7I cover?

Section 7I ("Agreements with railroads, transit authorities or other public authorities or municipalities regarding relocation or other work; advancement of funds") 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 § 7I?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 7I" (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 § 7I apply to my situation?

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