# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 8: Financial assistance from commonwealth

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 8
- **Heading:** Financial assistance from commonwealth
- **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 8

## Text

Section 8. The commonwealth shall provide financial assistance to the authority through periodic draws by the authority from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority State and Local Contribution Fund in accordance with section 35T of chapter 10. Receipts credited to said fund shall consist of (i) the base revenue amount or the dedicated sales tax revenue amount as said amounts are defined by said section 35T, and (ii) all assessments received pursuant to section 9. The receipts credited to said fund shall, except as provided in subsection (d) of section 12, section 13, or section 18, meet the full financial obligation of the commonwealth to the authority.

Section 8. The commonwealth shall provide financial assistance to the authority through periodic draws by the authority from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority State and Local Contribution Fund in accordance with section 35T of chapter 10. Receipts credited to said fund shall consist of (i) the base revenue amount or the dedicated sales tax revenue amount as said amounts are defined by said section 35T, and (ii) all assessments received pursuant to section 9. The receipts credited to said fund shall, except as provided in subsection (d) of section 12, section 13, or section 18, meet the full financial obligation of the commonwealth to the authority.

## 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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