Massachusetts § 7 - Investigation or examination of trusts owning or holding stock in certain public utilities; access to information

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 7 — Investigation or examination of trusts owning or holding stock in certain public utilities; access to information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7. Investigation or examination of trusts owning or holding stock in certain public utilities; access to information

Section 7. The department may by its members or duly authorized employees investigate and examine the books, accounts, contracts, records and memoranda of the trustees of any association or trust, who own or hold the capital stock or any part thereof of a railroad, street railway, electric railroad or elevated railway corporation, gas, electric or water company, or corporation engaged in the common carriage of passengers by motor vehicle, and may require said trustees to furnish such reports and information as the department shall from time to time direct with respect to the relations and dealings between such trustees and any such corporation or company.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 7

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 7 cover?

Section 7 ("Investigation or examination of trusts owning or holding stock in certain public utilities; access to information") 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.

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