Massachusetts § 144 - Release of railroad or municipality from duty to provide signs
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 144 — Release of railroad or municipality from duty to provide signs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144. Release of railroad or municipality from duty to provide signs
Section 144. When it appears that the placing of the signs prescribed by section one hundred and forty or section one hundred and forty-two or by both of said sections, is impracticable or unnecessary, the department, on petition, may release the railroad corporation or the county, city or town, as the case may be, from compliance with said section or sections.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 144
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 144 cover?
Section 144 ("Release of railroad or municipality from duty to provide signs") 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 § 144?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 144" (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 § 144 apply to my situation?
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