Massachusetts § 225 - Malicious injury to railroad; treble damages
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§ 225. Malicious injury to railroad; treble damages
Section 225. Whoever maliciously injures a railroad, or anything pertaining thereto, or any materials or implements for the construction or use thereof, or aids or abets in such trespass, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in jail for not more than one year, or both, and shall for each offense forfeit to the use of the corporation treble the amount of damages which it has sustained thereby.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 225 cover?
Section 225 ("Malicious injury to railroad; treble damages") 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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