Massachusetts § 50 - Municipal street maintenance cars upon railway tracks
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 50 — Municipal street maintenance cars upon railway tracks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50. Municipal street maintenance cars upon railway tracks
Section 50. A company may, with the consent of the board of aldermen or the selectmen, convey in cars over its tracks snow, ice, stones, gravel, dirt, or street sweepings, taken from any street or way over or through which its tracks are located, in order to keep said street or way in proper condition for travel, or may convey to any point on its line, or deliver to any connecting line or any other such company, necessary material for use in constructing, grading, repairing or improving any street or way in any city or town, or any state highway, whether on the line of any such company or not, and may make contracts with cities, towns, the department of highways, and with other such companies for the transportation of such material.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 50
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 50 cover?
Section 50 ("Municipal street maintenance 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 § 50?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 50" (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 § 50 apply to my situation?
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