Massachusetts § 154 - Exclusion of municipality from transportation area
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 154 — Exclusion of municipality from transportation area, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 154. Exclusion of municipality from transportation area
Section 154. The department may exclude from a transportation area any city or town, but such exclusion shall not prevent the operation of street railways in or through its territory. The department may also exclude any city or town or part thereof, the inclusion of which would, in its opinion, handicap the efficient operation of a transportation area. The department may permit the operation of street railways without the commonwealth by any transportation area which borders on the boundary line of another state.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 154
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 154 cover?
Section 154 ("Exclusion of municipality from transportation area") 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 § 154?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 154" (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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