Massachusetts § 87A - Stolen leased or rented motor vehicles; report; dissemination of information by police
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 87A — Stolen leased or rented motor vehicles; report; dissemination of information by police, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87A. Stolen leased or rented motor vehicles; report; dissemination of information by police
Section 87A. The owner or lessee of a leased or rented motor vehicle which has been stolen or placed beyond his control shall report the loss of the same to the police department of the city or town wherein said vehicle was leased or rented or stolen.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a police department receiving a report of said stolen vehicle shall list the same as stolen and shall, by the use of radio, teletype, computer or other communication, disseminate the information concerning said stolen vehicle using the same standards as applicable to other stolen motor vehicles.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 87A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 87A cover?
Section 87A ("Stolen leased or rented motor vehicles; report; dissemination of information by police") 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 § 87A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 87A apply to my situation?
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