Massachusetts § 43A - Smoking or carrying open flame or lighted match, pipe or tobacco product in public conveyances and transportation terminals
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 43A — Smoking or carrying open flame or lighted match, pipe or tobacco product in public conveyances and transportation terminals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43A. Smoking or carrying open flame or lighted match, pipe or tobacco product in public conveyances and transportation terminals
Section 43A. Whoever, in or upon a railroad carriage, steamboat, or other public conveyance, or in a terminal or other facility of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, smokes or carries an open flame or lighted match, pipe or tobacco product as defined in section 6 of chapter 270 shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than ten days or by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 43A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 43A cover?
Section 43A ("Smoking or carrying open flame or lighted match, pipe or tobacco product in public conveyances and transportation terminals") 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 § 43A?
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