Massachusetts § 23 - Notice to railway of recommended improvements and changes
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 23 — Notice to railway of recommended improvements and changes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23. Notice to railway of recommended improvements and changes
Section 23. If the department is of opinion that repairs are necessary upon any railroad or railway, or that an addition to its rolling stock, or an addition to or change or relocation of its stations or station houses or waiting rooms, or a change in its rates of fares for transporting freight or passengers, or in the mode of operating the railroad or railway and conducting its business, is reasonable and expedient to promote the security, convenience and accommodation of the public, it shall in writing inform the corporation or company of the improvement and changes which it recommends.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 23 cover?
Section 23 ("Notice to railway of recommended improvements and changes") 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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