Massachusetts § 45 - Testing of taximeters; rules and regulations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 45 — Testing of taximeters; rules and regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45. Testing of taximeters; rules and regulations
Section 45. All devices used upon vehicles for determining the cost of transportation shall be tested as to the correctness of measures and values indicated by them, and the deputy director may make rules and regulations to insure accuracy in the use thereof. Any owner or operator of a taxicab or other vehicle who refuses or neglects to comply with any rule or regulation so made by the director shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 45
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 45 cover?
Section 45 ("Testing of taximeters; rules and regulations") 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 § 45?
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