Massachusetts § 92A - Right of user in bulk to gas

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§ 92A. Right of user in bulk to gas

Section 92A. On written petition of any person, corporation or municipality aggrieved by the refusal or neglect to supply gas in bulk at reasonable rates by any person, corporation or municipality engaged, subject to the provisions of this chapter, in the manufacture, transmission or sale of gas, the department may, after notice to such last-mentioned person, corporation or municipality to appear at a time and place therein named to show cause why the prayer of such petition should not be granted, issue an order directing and requiring him or it to supply the petitioner with gas, upon such terms and conditions as are legal and reasonable; provided, that such order shall not be made where it appears that compliance therewith would result in permanent financial loss to such person, corporation or municipality.

Grants of locations in streets, lanes and highways for pipes or lines necessary to the supplying of gas in pursuance of such order shall be subject to the provisions of sections eighty-six to ninety-one, inclusive.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 92A

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 92A cover?

Section 92A ("Right of user in bulk to gas") 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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