Powers — Massachusetts Code § 2

Massachusetts Code § 2 — Powers. Reproduced from the official Massachusetts General Laws, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2. Powers

Section 2. Any corporation organized as provided in this chapter, and any domestic street railway company may, as hereinafter provided, transport for hire passengers, freight, express parcels and mail over public ways or over private lands with the consent of the owners thereof by the system known as trolleymotor or trackless trolley, and may build, equip, operate and maintain vehicles for such transportation, and establish and maintain power houses, poles, wires, conduits or other structures within the limits of and over or under such public ways or private lands for the generation and transmission of electricity for the operation of such vehicles, and the authorities having jurisdiction over such public ways may grant permits for the operation of the said vehicles over such ways, and for the erection of poles, wires and other necessary structures within, over or under such public ways in the manner and to the extent provided by law for the granting of locations to street railway companies.

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

At a glance

  • Citation: Massachusetts General Laws § 2
  • Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
  • Code: Massachusetts General Laws
  • Subject: Powers
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

Verify the text

Statute text is transcribed from the official Massachusetts General Laws. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.

Common questions

What is the source of Massachusetts General Laws § 2?

The text above is transcribed from the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutes of Massachusetts. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.

What subject does Massachusetts General Laws § 2 address?

It addresses "Powers". Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.

Is Massachusetts General Laws § 2 still in force?

Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Massachusetts source before relying on this text.

Can this page be used as legal advice?

No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Massachusetts law to your facts requires a licensed Massachusetts attorney who can review the specifics.