Section 2 Definitions - Massachusetts Statutes

  Section 2. Whenever used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words or terms shall have the following meanings:--

[ Definition of "Executive office'' effective until July 1, 2009. For text effective July 1, 2009, see below.]

  "Executive office'', the executive office of transportation and construction established under chapter six A.

[ Definition of "Executive office'' as amended by 2009, 25, Sec. 118 effective July 1, 2009. See 2009, 25, Sec. 185. For text effective until July 1, 2009, see above.]

  "Executive office'', the office of planning and programming established under chapter six C.

  "Rail rights-of-way'', lands other than those owned, operated and maintained by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or interests in lands which are, may be, or formerly were used, as rights-of-way for rail purposes.

  "Related facilities or equipment'', facilities other than those owned, operated and maintained by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or which are, may be, or formerly were used, for rail or related transportation purposes, including, without limitation, lands or interests in lands, buildings or other structures; and equipment other than those owned, operated and maintained by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which is, may be, or formerly was used, for such purposes, including, without limitation, rail freight or passenger rolling stock.

[ Definition of "Secretary'' effective until July 1, 2009. For text effective July 1, 2009, see below.]

  "Secretary'', the secretary of the executive office of transportation and construction, established under chapter six A.

[ Definition of "Secretary'' as amended by 2009, 25, Sec. 119 effective July 1, 2009. See 2009, 25, Sec. 185. For text effective until July 1, 2009, see above.]

  "Secretary'', the administrator of transportation for mass transit within the department of transportation.