Massachusetts § 188 - Extra charges for ticket purchased at place other than ticket office
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 188 — Extra charges for ticket purchased at place other than ticket office, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 188. Extra charges for ticket purchased at place other than ticket office
Section 188. A railroad corporation shall not demand or receive for any single ticket bought or fare paid on a train or elsewhere than at its ticket offices more than ten cents in excess of the tariff rates charged at its ticket offices. When such excess is received, the conductor or other person receiving it shall give to the passenger a printed certificate which shall entitle him to receive the excess so paid at any station of the corporation in exchange for such certificate. A railroad corporation violating any provision hereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 188
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 188 cover?
Section 188 ("Extra charges for ticket purchased at place other than ticket office") 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 § 188?
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