Massachusetts § 94 - Obstruction of tracks
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 94 — Obstruction of tracks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 94. Obstruction of tracks
Section 94. Whoever wilfully obstructs a company or the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in the legal use of a railway track, or delays the passing of its cars thereon, or wilfully obstructs a company or the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in the legal use of a public way by a trackless trolley vehicle, or delays the passing of its trackless trolley vehicles thereon, or aids or abets in such obstruction or delay, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three months. Whoever commits any of said acts in such a manner as to endanger the life or safety of persons conveyed in or upon said cars, or trackless trolley vehicles, or aids or abets therein, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 94
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 94 cover?
Section 94 ("Obstruction of tracks") 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 § 94?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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