Massachusetts § 127A - Drawbridges; department; exemption of railroad from compliance with law
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 127A — Drawbridges; department; exemption of railroad from compliance with law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127A. Drawbridges; department; exemption of railroad from compliance with law
Section 127A. The department of telecommunications and energy may exempt any railroad corporation or other person operating a railroad from compliance with any or all of the provisions of sections one hundred and twenty to one hundred and twenty-five, inclusive, as to any drawbridge upon its line which has not been opened for a period of five years or more.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 127A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 127A cover?
Section 127A ("Drawbridges; department; exemption of railroad from compliance with law") 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.
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