# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 2: Creation of authority; powers; liability for debts and obligations; service of process

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 2
- **Heading:** Creation of authority; powers; liability for debts and obligations; service of process
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161A / Section 2

## Text

Section 2. The area constituting the authority and the inhabitants thereof are hereby made a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the commonwealth, under the name of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The authority shall have power to hold property, to sue and be sued in law and equity and to prosecute and defend all actions relating to its property and affairs. The authority shall be liable for its debts and obligations, but the property of the authority shall not be subject to attachment nor levied upon by execution or otherwise. Process may be served upon the treasurer of the authority or, in the absence of the treasurer, upon any member of the board.

Section 2. The area constituting the authority and the inhabitants thereof are hereby made a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the commonwealth, under the name of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The authority shall have power to hold property, to sue and be sued in law and equity and to prosecute and defend all actions relating to its property and affairs. The authority shall be liable for its debts and obligations, but the property of the authority shall not be subject to attachment nor levied upon by execution or otherwise. Process may be served upon the treasurer of the authority or, in the absence of the treasurer, upon any member of the board.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 2 Creation of authority; powers; liability for debts and obligations; service of process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 3 Additional powers of authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 4 Separate units of mass transportation facilities and equipment; establishment; lease arrangements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 5 Limitations, conditions, obligations and duties of authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 5B Disposal of stolen, lost or abandoned property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S5B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 6 Ballot question for cities and towns regarding issue of joining transportation area](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 7 Board of directors; term; political party; quorum; powers, responsibilities and obligations; records; meetings; disclosure of financial interests; liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 7A Advisory board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S7A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 8 Financial assistance from commonwealth](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 9 Financial assistance from cities and towns](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 10 Financial assistance from the federal government](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 11 Board policies to increase revenues and to improve operating efficiency; net operating investment per passenger mile ratio](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 12 Temporary notes; trust agreements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C161A_S12.md)

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