Massachusetts § 49 - Location of boulevards across railroad lands or locations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 49 — Location of boulevards across railroad lands or locations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49. Location of boulevards across railroad lands or locations
Section 49. The commission may make such agreements with any railroad corporation as may be necessary to secure or facilitate the laying out, extension, construction and maintenance of a boulevard under the care or control of the commission across railroad lands or locations, and to indemnify such railroad corporation against any claims for damages to persons or property, arising out of such laying out, extension, construction and maintenance.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 49
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 49 cover?
Section 49 ("Location of boulevards across railroad lands or locations") 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 § 49?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 49" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 49 apply to my situation?
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