Massachusetts § 208 - Charges for transportation of freight
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 208 — Charges for transportation of freight, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 208. Charges for transportation of freight
Section 208. A railroad corporation shall not charge or receive for the transportation of freight to any station on its railroad a greater amount than is at the time charged or received for the transportation of the like class and quantity of freight from the same original point of departure to a station at a greater distance on its railroad in the same direction. Two or more railroad corporations whose railroads connect shall not charge or receive for the transportation of freight to any station on the railroad of either of them a greater amount than is at the time charged or received for the transportation of the like class and quantity of freight from the same original point of departure to a station at a greater distance on the railroad of either of them in the same direction. In construing this section, the amount charged or received for the transportation of freight shall include all terminal charges; and the railroad of a corporation shall include all the railroad in use by it, whether owned or operated under a contract or lease.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 208
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 208 cover?
Section 208 ("Charges for transportation of freight") 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 § 208?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 208 apply to my situation?
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