Massachusetts § 51M - Exclusive contracts, permits or licenses to transport persons for hire or to receive or deliver passengers at airports
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§ 51M. Exclusive contracts, permits or licenses to transport persons for hire or to receive or deliver passengers at airports
Section 51M. Neither the commonwealth nor any city, town or other authority shall give or grant any contract, license, permit or franchise to any person for the transportation of persons for hire by a public or private carrier, or to any person engaged in the business of leasing motor vehicles under the ''drive-it-yourself'' system, so called, or any similar system, which contract, license, permit or franchise by its terms purports to give to such a person, public carrier, private carrier or lessor, as the case may be, an exclusive right to receive or deliver passengers or engage in said business of leasing motor vehicles at or on the property of any publicly owned or controlled airport or any airport constructed in whole or in part with federal, state or other public funds.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 51M
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 51M cover?
Section 51M ("Exclusive contracts, permits or licenses to transport persons for hire or to receive or deliver passengers at airports") 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 § 51M?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 51M" (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 § 51M apply to my situation?
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