Massachusetts § 89 - Use of private automobiles; conditions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 89 — Use of private automobiles; conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 89. Use of private automobiles; conditions
Section 89. Under an order issued by the commander-in-chief, the adjutant general, in the name and on behalf of the commonwealth, may, for military use, accept the gift or loan of a motor vehicle, or the grant of the temporary right to the use and control of a motor vehicle, or hire or purchase a motor vehicle in the event—
(1) An enemy at war with the United States shall commence or threaten operations to endanger the peace or safety of the commonwealth; or
(2) Of tumult, riot, mob, natural disaster, or public catastrophe within the purview of section forty-one; or
(3) Any unit of the armed forces of the commonwealth shall be directed or authorized by order of the commander-in-chief to participate or engage in any military training, exercise or duty in which the use of motor vehicles in excess of the number issued to such unit may be required.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 89
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 89 cover?
Section 89 ("Use of private automobiles; conditions") 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 § 89?
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