Massachusetts § 49 - Street sprinkling cars upon railway tracks

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 49 — Street sprinkling cars upon railway tracks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 49. Street sprinkling cars upon railway tracks

Section 49. A company may allow street sprinkling cars or similar apparatus to be used upon its tracks, may furnish the motive power and use of tracks or other facilities, and may make contracts therefor; but this section shall be operative only to such extent and subject to such regulations and restrictions as the department, having regard to the necessities of public travel, may approve.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 49 cover?

Section 49 ("Street sprinkling cars upon railway tracks") 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?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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