Massachusetts § 93A - Fences along railroad tracks in cities and towns
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 93A — Fences along railroad tracks in cities and towns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 93A. Fences along railroad tracks in cities and towns
Section 93A. If the mayor of a city or the selectmen of a town where a railroad corporation is authorized to lay and use tracks are of the opinion that the public safety requires the erection of a fence along such tracks, they may apply to the department, which shall, after public notice, hear all persons interested, and if it decides that the erection of a fence along such tracks is necessary for the public safety, it shall prescribe the manner in and the limits within which it shall be done, and shall forthwith certify and transmit its decision to the railroad corporation and all parties in interest.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 93A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 93A cover?
Section 93A ("Fences along railroad tracks in cities and towns") 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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