Massachusetts § 7C - Minimum standards for construction and equipment of school buses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7C — Minimum standards for construction and equipment of school buses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7C. Minimum standards for construction and equipment of school buses
Section 7C. The registrar, after a public hearing, may make, alter, rescind or add to rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for construction and equipment of school buses, which shall apply to all school buses without regard to any prior date when they were operated as such. A violation of any rule or regulation made under this section shall be punished in the same manner as a violation of a rule or regulation made under section thirty-one. Such rules and regulations shall not apply to a motor vehicle operated by a holder of a certificate issued under section seven of chapter one hundred and fifty-nine A and a permit issued under section eight of said chapter.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7C cover?
Section 7C ("Minimum standards for construction and equipment of school buses") 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 § 7C?
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