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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 305 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203E / Section 305
Appointment of guardian ad litem
Status: in_force

Section 305. Appointment of guardian ad litem (a) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this article or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to receive notice, give consent and otherwise represent, bind and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated or unborn individual or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. (b) A guardian ad litem may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending. (c) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.

Section 305. Appointment of guardian ad litem

(a) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this article or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to receive notice, give consent and otherwise represent, bind and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated or unborn individual or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.

(b) A guardian ad litem may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.

(c) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 149 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 149
Records concerning blind persons; custody, use and preservation
Status: in_force

Section 149. The commission shall have power to establish and to enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the custody, use and preservation of the records, papers and files and communications of the commission concerning blind persons. No other department, bureau or agency of the commonwealth or of any political subdivision thereof, which, under any provision of law is furnished with the names of recipients of aid to the blind, shall permit the publication of lists of such names or make use thereof for purposes not directly connected with the administration of aid to the blind.

Section 149. The commission shall have power to establish and to enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the custody, use and preservation of the records, papers and files and communications of the commission concerning blind persons. No other department, bureau or agency of the commonwealth or of any political subdivision thereof, which, under any provision of law is furnished with the names of recipients of aid to the blind, shall permit the publication of lists of such names or make use thereof for purposes not directly connected with the administration of aid to the blind.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 196 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 196
Transportation of bicycles
Status: in_force

Section 196. A railroad corporation which owns or operates a railroad of standard gauge shall check and transport between stations within the limits of the commonwealth, as baggage, and subject to the same charges, terms and liabilities as other baggage, one bicycle for each passenger who pays by a mileage book, by a ticket other than a season ticket, or in cash, the established fare, if it is not less than ten cents, exclusive of rebate. The weight of the bicycle shall be included in determining the total weight of the baggage to be transported for such passenger. Such corporation shall not require such bicycle to be crated, covered or otherwise protected.

Section 196. A railroad corporation which owns or operates a railroad of standard gauge shall check and transport between stations within the limits of the commonwealth, as baggage, and subject to the same charges, terms and liabilities as other baggage, one bicycle for each passenger who pays by a mileage book, by a ticket other than a season ticket, or in cash, the established fare, if it is not less than ten cents, exclusive of rebate. The weight of the bicycle shall be included in determining the total weight of the baggage to be transported for such passenger. Such corporation shall not require such bicycle to be crated, covered or otherwise protected.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 169, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 169 / Section 1
Application of chapter
Status: repealed

[Text of section effective until January 1, 2026. Repealed by 2024, 312, Sec. 2. See 2024, 312, Sec. 5.]

[Text of section effective until January 1, 2026. Repealed by 2024, 312, Sec. 2. See 2024, 312, Sec. 5.]

Section 1. This chapter shall apply to all persons who engage or are financially interested in the business of receiving deposits of money for the purpose of transmitting the same or equivalents thereof to foreign countries, except banks chartered by the commonwealth, banks chartered by the federal government or another state of the United States and authorized to do banking business in the commonwealth, persons doing business under sections thirty-eight to forty-three, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and sixty-seven, express companies having contracts with transportation companies for the operation of an express service upon the lines of such companies or express companies doing an international express business or global transportation companies or telegraph companies.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 147H — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 147H
Educational and philanthropic organizations; homework performed under supervision of commission for the blind
Status: in_force

Section 147H. The provisions of sections one hundred and forty-three to one hundred and forty-seven G, inclusive, shall not apply to organizations incorporated in the commonwealth for educational or philanthropic purposes, or to homework performed under the supervision of the Massachusetts commission for the blind. Persons doing work for such organizations shall not be required to have a certificate to permit them to do such work.

Section 147H. The provisions of sections one hundred and forty-three to one hundred and forty-seven G, inclusive, shall not apply to organizations incorporated in the commonwealth for educational or philanthropic purposes, or to homework performed under the supervision of the Massachusetts commission for the blind. Persons doing work for such organizations shall not be required to have a certificate to permit them to do such work.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 111K — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 111K
Firemen; summer vacations
Status: in_force

Section 111K. In any city or town which accepts this section, any vacation to which a member of its regular or permanent fire force is entitled shall be granted at such times during the period between the first Sunday in June and the Sunday next following Labor Day as, in the opinion of the board or officer in charge of such force, will cause the least interference with the performance of the regular work of such force; provided, however, that such vacations may be granted at such other periods of the year as shall be mutually agreeable to the member and the board or officer in charge of such force.

Section 111K. In any city or town which accepts this section, any vacation to which a member of its regular or permanent fire force is entitled shall be granted at such times during the period between the first Sunday in June and the Sunday next following Labor Day as, in the opinion of the board or officer in charge of such force, will cause the least interference with the performance of the regular work of such force; provided, however, that such vacations may be granted at such other periods of the year as shall be mutually agreeable to the member and the board or officer in charge of such force.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156 / Section 4
Powers
Status: in_force

Section 4. In addition to the powers and privileges given by section six of chapter one hundred and fifty-five, every corporation shall have the following powers and privileges: (a) To have perpetual succession in its corporate name, unless a period for its duration is limited by any general or special law. (b) Except as provided in section two, to have a capital stock to such an amount as may be fixed, as provided in this chapter, in its agreement of association or articles of organization or of amendment. (c) To hold, purchase, convey, mortgage or lease within or without this commonwealth such real or personal property as the purposes of the corporation may require. (d) To make contracts, incur liabilities and borrow money on its credit and for its use.

Section 4. In addition to the powers and privileges given by section six of chapter one hundred and fifty-five, every corporation shall have the following powers and privileges:

(a) To have perpetual succession in its corporate name, unless a period for its duration is limited by any general or special law.

(b) Except as provided in section two, to have a capital stock to such an amount as may be fixed, as provided in this chapter, in its agreement of association or articles of organization or of amendment.

(c) To hold, purchase, convey, mortgage or lease within or without this commonwealth such real or personal property as the purposes of the corporation may require.

(d) To make contracts, incur liabilities and borrow money on its credit and for its use.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 13, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 13 / Section 29
Board of registration in embalming and funeral directing; membership; appointment; term
Status: in_force

Section 29. There shall be a board of registration in embalming and funeral directing, in this and the following two sections called the board, consisting of five members, citizens and residents of the commonwealth, four of whom shall have had at least five years' practical experience in embalming dead human bodies and in funeral directing. One member shall be a representative of the public, subject to the provisions of section nine B. Each member of the board shall be appointed by the governor for a term of five years. Each member shall continue to serve until the qualification of his successor. The governor may also fill any vacancy in the board for the unexpired term. In making such appointments, 4 of the members shall reside outside of Suffolk County. Not more than three members of said board shall be members of the same political party.

Section 29. There shall be a board of registration in embalming and funeral directing, in this and the following two sections called the board, consisting of five members, citizens and residents of the commonwealth, four of whom shall have had at least five years' practical experience in embalming dead human bodies and in funeral directing. One member shall be a representative of the public, subject to the provisions of section nine B. Each member of the board shall be appointed by the governor for a term of five years. Each member shall continue to serve until the qualification of his successor. The governor may also fill any vacancy in the board for the unexpired term.

In making such appointments, 4 of the members shall reside outside of Suffolk County.

Not more than three members of said board shall be members of the same political party.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 204, sec. 30 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 204 / Section 30
Exercise of power by several persons; release by one; effect
Status: in_force

Section 30. If a power of appointment releasable according to section twenty-seven, or under common law, is or may be exercisable by two or more persons in conjunction with one another or successively, a release of the power, in whole or in part, executed, and delivered or filed, in accordance with the first sentence of section twenty-eight, by any one of the donees of the power, shall, subject to the second sentence of section twenty-eight, be effective to release, to the extent therein provided, all right of such person to exercise or to participate in the exercise of the power, but, unless the instrument creating the power otherwise provides, shall not prevent or limit the exercise or participation in the exercise thereof by the other donee or donees thereof.

Section 30. If a power of appointment releasable according to section twenty-seven, or under common law, is or may be exercisable by two or more persons in conjunction with one another or successively, a release of the power, in whole or in part, executed, and delivered or filed, in accordance with the first sentence of section twenty-eight, by any one of the donees of the power, shall, subject to the second sentence of section twenty-eight, be effective to release, to the extent therein provided, all right of such person to exercise or to participate in the exercise of the power, but, unless the instrument creating the power otherwise provides, shall not prevent or limit the exercise or participation in the exercise thereof by the other donee or donees thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 147, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 147 / Section 11
Cities authorized to establish police force; appointments to force
Status: in_force

Section 11. Any city in which the city council, with the approval of the mayor, accepts this and the two following sections or has accepted corresponding provisions of earlier laws, may establish a reserve police force; and appointments thereto shall, subject to chapter thirty-one, be made in the same manner as appointments to the regular police force of said city.

Section 11. Any city in which the city council, with the approval of the mayor, accepts this and the two following sections or has accepted corresponding provisions of earlier laws, may establish a reserve police force; and appointments thereto shall, subject to chapter thirty-one, be made in the same manner as appointments to the regular police force of said city.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183A, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183A / Section 23
Prior consent for amendment of deed, trust or bylaw
Status: in_force

Section 23. Where the master deed, declaration of trust or bylaws of a condominium submitted under this chapter requires the consent of mortgagees prior to amending said deed, trust or bylaws, consent shall be deemed given if the following conditions are satisfied: (i) written notice of the proposed amendment to the master deed, declaration of trust or bylaws, was provided to each mortgagee who holds a first mortgage on a unit within the condominium; (ii) the governing body of the organization of unit owners provided the notice by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested; and (iii) the mortgagee fails to respond or object within 60 days of the date of mailing such notice. In the event of any conflict between this section and the master deed, trust or bylaws or other governing documents of the condominium, this section shall control.

Section 23. Where the master deed, declaration of trust or bylaws of a condominium submitted under this chapter requires the consent of mortgagees prior to amending said deed, trust or bylaws, consent shall be deemed given if the following conditions are satisfied: (i) written notice of the proposed amendment to the master deed, declaration of trust or bylaws, was provided to each mortgagee who holds a first mortgage on a unit within the condominium; (ii) the governing body of the organization of unit owners provided the notice by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested; and (iii) the mortgagee fails to respond or object within 60 days of the date of mailing such notice. In the event of any conflict between this section and the master deed, trust or bylaws or other governing documents of the condominium, this section shall control.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, sec. 6B — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 152 / Section 6B
Disposition of fines
Status: in_force

Section 6B. Any proceeds resulting from the imposition of any fine levied under this chapter shall be paid into the Special Revenue Fund, established pursuant to section sixty-five.

Section 6B. Any proceeds resulting from the imposition of any fine levied under this chapter shall be paid into the Special Revenue Fund, established pursuant to section sixty-five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 61 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 61
Failure to deliver; substitute ballots
Status: in_force

Section 61. If the ballots provided for any polling place are not delivered, or if after delivery they are destroyed or stolen, the city or town clerk shall cause similar ballots to be prepared; and upon receipt of such new ballots, accompanied by a statement by him on oath that they have been so prepared and transmitted by him, and that the original ballots have not been delivered or have been so destroyed or stolen, the ballots so substituted shall be used.

Section 61. If the ballots provided for any polling place are not delivered, or if after delivery they are destroyed or stolen, the city or town clerk shall cause similar ballots to be prepared; and upon receipt of such new ballots, accompanied by a statement by him on oath that they have been so prepared and transmitted by him, and that the original ballots have not been delivered or have been so destroyed or stolen, the ballots so substituted shall be used.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 40
Appointment of guardian ad litem; compensation
Status: in_force

Section 40. Upon the return of the notice, and upon proof of service of all orders of notice issued, the court may appoint a disinterested person to act as guardian ad litem for minors, and for persons under disability, and for all persons not in being, unascertained, unknown or out of the commonwealth, who may have an interest. The compensation of the guardian shall be determined by the court and paid as it may direct.

Section 40. Upon the return of the notice, and upon proof of service of all orders of notice issued, the court may appoint a disinterested person to act as guardian ad litem for minors, and for persons under disability, and for all persons not in being, unascertained, unknown or out of the commonwealth, who may have an interest. The compensation of the guardian shall be determined by the court and paid as it may direct.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 19F — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 19F
Reorganization as domestic stock insurer owned by mutual holding company
Status: in_force

Section 19F. Upon compliance with the requirements and completion of the proceedings prescribed by sections 19G to 19W, inclusive, a domestic mutual insurance company may be reorganized as a domestic stock insurer owned, directly or indirectly, by a mutual holding company.

Section 19F. Upon compliance with the requirements and completion of the proceedings prescribed by sections 19G to 19W, inclusive, a domestic mutual insurance company may be reorganized as a domestic stock insurer owned, directly or indirectly, by a mutual holding company.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167J, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167J / Section 9
Annual statement of condition of bank
Status: in_force

Section 9. Each bank shall, annually, within 30 days after the last business day of December, make a report to the commissioner in such form as the commissioner may prescribe showing accurately its condition at the close of business on that day and containing such other information as the commissioner may require. A statement of condition of a bank shall be available for examination for reasonable purposes by stockholders or their authorized agents at the principal office during business hours. Each such corporation shall prepare a balance sheet, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which presents fairly its condition as of the last business day of its fiscal year. A copy of a statement of condition shall be made available to a depositor upon request.

Section 9. Each bank shall, annually, within 30 days after the last business day of December, make a report to the commissioner in such form as the commissioner may prescribe showing accurately its condition at the close of business on that day and containing such other information as the commissioner may require. A statement of condition of a bank shall be available for examination for reasonable purposes by stockholders or their authorized agents at the principal office during business hours.

Each such corporation shall prepare a balance sheet, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which presents fairly its condition as of the last business day of its fiscal year. A copy of a statement of condition shall be made available to a depositor upon request.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 156A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 156A
Cessation of issuance of policies or making of contracts by foreign company upon revocation or suspension of license or failure to maintain required amounts of capital or assets
Status: in_force

Section 156A. Every foreign company, other than a life company, whose capital stock or guaranty or deposit capital is reduced below the amounts required by section one hundred and fifty-one, one hundred and fifty-two or one hundred and fifty-five, or is impaired on the basis fixed by sections ten to twelve, inclusive, or whose net cash assets, computed on said basis, or whose contingent assets, required by said section one hundred and fifty-one or one hundred and fifty-two, become at any time from any cause less than the amounts required as aforesaid, and every foreign company whose license has been revoked or suspended as provided in section five, shall forthwith cease to issue policies and to make contracts of insurance in the commonwealth until such capital stock, guaranty or deposit capital or assets have been restored to the amounts required as aforesaid, or said license has been restored by the commissioner, as the case may be. Any company or any officer or agent thereof, issuing any policy or making any contract of insurance contrary to this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars.

Section 156A. Every foreign company, other than a life company, whose capital stock or guaranty or deposit capital is reduced below the amounts required by section one hundred and fifty-one, one hundred and fifty-two or one hundred and fifty-five, or is impaired on the basis fixed by sections ten to twelve, inclusive, or whose net cash assets, computed on said basis, or whose contingent assets, required by said section one hundred and fifty-one or one hundred and fifty-two, become at any time from any cause less than the amounts required as aforesaid, and every foreign company whose license has been revoked or suspended as provided in section five, shall forthwith cease to issue policies and to make contracts of insurance in the commonwealth until such capital stock, guaranty or deposit capital or assets have been restored to the amounts required as aforesaid, or said license has been restored by the commissioner, as the case may be. Any company or any officer or agent thereof, issuing any policy or making any contract of insurance contrary to this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars.