Massachusetts § 126 - Violations; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 126 — Violations; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 126. Violations; penalty
Section 126. A railroad corporation which neglects to comply with sections one hundred and twenty-three and one hundred and twenty-five shall forfeit one hundred dollars for each day such neglect is continued; and an engineer or draw tender who violates any provision of said sections or any regulation established in conformity therewith for such drawbridge by the corporation by which he is employed shall forfeit one hundred dollars for each offence, which shall be recovered in the county where the offence is committed, to the use of the informer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 126
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 126 cover?
Section 126 ("Violations; penalty") 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 § 126?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 126" (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 § 126 apply to my situation?
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