Massachusetts § 198A - Unauthorized sale at less than full fare
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 198A — Unauthorized sale at less than full fare, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 198A. Unauthorized sale at less than full fare
Section 198A. Whoever, except a person authorized so to do by the railroad corporation issuing the same, or a bona fide passenger in actual transit, sells or offers for sale any railroad ticket or portion of such a ticket entitling the holder or any specified person or persons to passage wholly within the commonwealth on any railroad passenger train or trains, such ticket or portion of a ticket having been put out by the railroad corporation issuing the same at a price less than the rate of a full one way fare for such passage under the tariff provisions then in force, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one month, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 198A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 198A cover?
Section 198A ("Unauthorized sale at less than full fare") 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 § 198A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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