Massachusetts § 163 - Tools and devices carried on trains
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 163 — Tools and devices carried on trains, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 163. Tools and devices carried on trains
Section 163. Every railroad corporation shall equip each of the trains and cars owned or operated by it, for use in case of accident and for safety purposes, with such tools and devices as the department shall order in writing. Said tools and devices shall be kept in a place which shall be so marked as to be easily visible to all passengers. A corporation which violates the provisions of this section shall forfeit five hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 163
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 163 cover?
Section 163 ("Tools and devices carried on trains") 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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