Massachusetts § 105 - Additional passenger accommodations

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 105 — Additional passenger accommodations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 105. Additional passenger accommodations

Section 105. If the department deems additional accommodations including waiting rooms, stations, water closets and other sanitary conveniences for the traveling public are required upon any street railway, it may, after due notice to the company and a hearing, make an order for such additional accommodations, and may alter, renew or revoke the order. A company which, for more than one week after receiving written notice of such order, fails to comply therewith, shall forfeit to the use of the city or town where such additional accommodations are to be used, or if they are to be used in more than one city or town, to the use equally of such cities or towns, one hundred dollars for each day thereafter during which such failure continues.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 105

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 105 cover?

Section 105 ("Additional passenger accommodations") 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 § 105?

A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 105" (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 § 105 apply to my situation?

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