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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 99C — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 99C
Establishment
Status: in_force

Section 99C. Any group of contiguous towns may, by vote of their respective registered voters, vote to establish a regional police district, the area of jurisdiction of which shall be the combined corporate limits of the member towns.

Section 99C. Any group of contiguous towns may, by vote of their respective registered voters, vote to establish a regional police district, the area of jurisdiction of which shall be the combined corporate limits of the member towns.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 57 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 57
Employment in violation of statute
Status: in_force

Section 57. A parent or guardian who permits a child under his control to be employed in violation of the preceding section, and any person who, either for himself or as superintendent, overseer or agent for another, employs any person in violation of said section, or fails to post or keep posted any notice as required by it, or makes a false report of the stopping of machinery, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars.

Section 57. A parent or guardian who permits a child under his control to be employed in violation of the preceding section, and any person who, either for himself or as superintendent, overseer or agent for another, employs any person in violation of said section, or fails to post or keep posted any notice as required by it, or makes a false report of the stopping of machinery, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176, sec. 30 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176 / Section 30
Licensing of foreign or alien societies
Status: in_force

Section 30. No foreign or alien society shall transact business in the commonwealth without a license issued by the commissioner. Any such society may be licensed to transact business in the commonwealth upon filing with the commissioner— (a) A duly certified copy of its charter or articles of incorporation; (b) A copy of its constitution and by-laws, certified by its secretary or corresponding officer; (c) A power of attorney to the commissioner as prescribed in section thirty-six; (d) A statement of its business under oath of its president and secretary or corresponding officers in a form prescribed by the commissioner, duly verified by an examination made by the supervising insurance official of its home state or other state, territory, province or country, satisfactory to the commissioner; (e) A certificate from the proper official of its home state, territory, province or country that the society is legally incorporated and licensed to transact business therein; (f) Copies of its certificate forms; and (g) Such other information as he may deem necessary—and upon a showing that its assets are invested in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any foreign or alien society desiring admission to this commonwealth shall have the financial qualifications required of domestic societies organized under this chapter.

Section 30. No foreign or alien society shall transact business in the commonwealth without a license issued by the commissioner. Any such society may be licensed to transact business in the commonwealth upon filing with the commissioner—

(a) A duly certified copy of its charter or articles of incorporation;

(b) A copy of its constitution and by-laws, certified by its secretary or corresponding officer;

(c) A power of attorney to the commissioner as prescribed in section thirty-six;

(d) A statement of its business under oath of its president and secretary or corresponding officers in a form prescribed by the commissioner, duly verified by an examination made by the supervising insurance official of its home state or other state, territory, province or country, satisfactory to the commissioner;

(e) A certificate from the proper official of its home state, territory, province or country that the society is legally incorporated and licensed to transact business therein;

(f) Copies of its certificate forms; and

(g) Such other information as he may deem necessary—and upon a showing that its assets are invested in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Any foreign or alien society desiring admission to this commonwealth shall have the financial qualifications required of domestic societies organized under this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 81, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 81 / Section 13
Duties of department; definition of state highway
Status: in_force

Section 13. State highways shall be maintained and kept in good repair and condition by the department at the expense of the commonwealth. The department shall keep all state highways reasonably clear of brush and shall cause suitable shade trees to be planted thereon if practicable. As used in this chapter, the term ''state highways'' includes such public roads in state forests, parks and reservations outside of the metropolitan parks district, and such public roads within the limits of any property under the control of any department, board or commission of the commonwealth, as may from time to time be designated by the department as roads for general public use and approved for such use by the executive head of the department, board or commission controlling such property. The department shall, subject to appropriation, construct, improve and maintain all roads on such property.

Section 13. State highways shall be maintained and kept in good repair and condition by the department at the expense of the commonwealth. The department shall keep all state highways reasonably clear of brush and shall cause suitable shade trees to be planted thereon if practicable. As used in this chapter, the term ''state highways'' includes such public roads in state forests, parks and reservations outside of the metropolitan parks district, and such public roads within the limits of any property under the control of any department, board or commission of the commonwealth, as may from time to time be designated by the department as roads for general public use and approved for such use by the executive head of the department, board or commission controlling such property. The department shall, subject to appropriation, construct, improve and maintain all roads on such property.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 138, sec. 61 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 138 / Section 61
Buildings used by clubs for selling and distributing alcoholic beverages as common nuisances
Status: in_force

Section 61. All buildings or places used by clubs for the purpose of selling, distributing or dispensing alcoholic beverages to their members or others shall be deemed common nuisances unless duly licensed under this chapter. Whoever keeps or maintains, or assists in keeping or maintaining, such a common nuisance shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than one year, or both.

Section 61. All buildings or places used by clubs for the purpose of selling, distributing or dispensing alcoholic beverages to their members or others shall be deemed common nuisances unless duly licensed under this chapter. Whoever keeps or maintains, or assists in keeping or maintaining, such a common nuisance shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than one year, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 74, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 74 / Section 20
Custodian of federal funds
Status: in_force

Section 20. The state treasurer shall be the custodian of federal funds allocated to the commonwealth for vocational-technical education. The funds so allocated from the federal government shall be expended with specific appropriation under the direction of the state board.

Section 20. The state treasurer shall be the custodian of federal funds allocated to the commonwealth for vocational-technical education. The funds so allocated from the federal government shall be expended with specific appropriation under the direction of the state board.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 15C, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 15C / Section 19
Bonds as investment securities
Status: in_force

Section 19. Bonds issued by the Authority under the provisions of this chapter are hereby made securities in which all public officers and public bodies of the commonwealth and its political subdivisions, all insurance companies, trust companies, savings banks, co-operative banks, banking associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. Such bonds are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any commonwealth or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of the commonwealth for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the commonwealth is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.

Section 19. Bonds issued by the Authority under the provisions of this chapter are hereby made securities in which all public officers and public bodies of the commonwealth and its political subdivisions, all insurance companies, trust companies, savings banks, co-operative banks, banking associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees and other fiduciaries may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. Such bonds are hereby made securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any commonwealth or municipal officer or any agency or political subdivision of the commonwealth for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the commonwealth is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 13, sec. 44D — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 13 / Section 44D
Board of registration of architects; compensation and reimbursement of expenses
Status: in_force

Section 44D. The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses reasonably incurred in the performances of their duties as members or on behalf of the board.

Section 44D. The members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses reasonably incurred in the performances of their duties as members or on behalf of the board.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 206, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 206 / Section 6
Property subject to accountings
Status: in_force

Section 6. An executor or administrator with respect to personal property including the proceeds from any sale or mortgage of real estate, or a guardian, conservator or trustee with respect to real and personal property, shall be chargeable in his account with all such property of the estate coming to him and which is by law to be administered, although not included in the inventory; and with all interest, profit and income coming to him from the property.

Section 6. An executor or administrator with respect to personal property including the proceeds from any sale or mortgage of real estate, or a guardian, conservator or trustee with respect to real and personal property, shall be chargeable in his account with all such property of the estate coming to him and which is by law to be administered, although not included in the inventory; and with all interest, profit and income coming to him from the property.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 1H — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 1H
Bureau of wildlife research and management
Status: in_force

Section 1H. There shall be in the division of fisheries and wildlife, under the control of a director, a bureau of wildlife research and management headed by a superintendent, who shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one and who shall be appointed by the director, with the approval of the board, and may be removed by him with like approval. He shall be qualified by training and experience to conduct the duties of his office. The superintendent shall, with the approval of the director, provide for all beneficial forms of wildlife; he shall co-operate with the University of Massachusetts and with federal agencies in all matters pertaining to wildlife research and management, and shall supervise and manage all wildlife sanctuaries which are under the management or control of the division. For the purposes of this section, the word ''wildlife'' means birds, mammals and inland fish. The superintendent, subject to the approval of the director, shall conduct such scientific studies as he may deem necessary in the work of the bureau, and, subject to like approval, shall collect, classify and designate such studies, data and information as in his opinion will tend to promote the objects of said bureau. There shall be a state ornithologist in the bureau of wildlife research and management appointed by the director with the approval of the board. He shall advise and consult with the superintendent concerning the avifauna of the commonwealth.

Section 1H. There shall be in the division of fisheries and wildlife, under the control of a director, a bureau of wildlife research and management headed by a superintendent, who shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one and who shall be appointed by the director, with the approval of the board, and may be removed by him with like approval. He shall be qualified by training and experience to conduct the duties of his office. The superintendent shall, with the approval of the director, provide for all beneficial forms of wildlife; he shall co-operate with the University of Massachusetts and with federal agencies in all matters pertaining to wildlife research and management, and shall supervise and manage all wildlife sanctuaries which are under the management or control of the division. For the purposes of this section, the word ''wildlife'' means birds, mammals and inland fish.

The superintendent, subject to the approval of the director, shall conduct such scientific studies as he may deem necessary in the work of the bureau, and, subject to like approval, shall collect, classify and designate such studies, data and information as in his opinion will tend to promote the objects of said bureau.

There shall be a state ornithologist in the bureau of wildlife research and management appointed by the director with the approval of the board. He shall advise and consult with the superintendent concerning the avifauna of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 103 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 103
Advertising of apples
Status: in_force

Section 103. Open bulk display signs, printed sales statements and all advertisements by radio, television, newspaper or other media shall state the variety, official grade designation and size of apples whenever the price is shown, stated or written in connection with the sale of apples.

Section 103. Open bulk display signs, printed sales statements and all advertisements by radio, television, newspaper or other media shall state the variety, official grade designation and size of apples whenever the price is shown, stated or written in connection with the sale of apples.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 92, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 92 / Section 50
Notice to railroads of proposed work
Status: in_force

Section 50. The commission shall give the railroad corporation thirty days' written notice of the proposed work, accompanied by a plan thereof; and if the commission is unable to agree with the railroad corporation across whose land or location it desires to lay out, extend and construct a boulevard, it may have its right to cross and the manner of crossing determined by the department of telecommunications and energy; provided, that no crossing of such boulevard shall be at a level with the railroad tracks and that no such boulevard shall be laid out, extended and constructed across a railroad in such manner as to injure or obstruct the railroad.

Section 50. The commission shall give the railroad corporation thirty days' written notice of the proposed work, accompanied by a plan thereof; and if the commission is unable to agree with the railroad corporation across whose land or location it desires to lay out, extend and construct a boulevard, it may have its right to cross and the manner of crossing determined by the department of telecommunications and energy; provided, that no crossing of such boulevard shall be at a level with the railroad tracks and that no such boulevard shall be laid out, extended and constructed across a railroad in such manner as to injure or obstruct the railroad.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 14
Admissions by trustees; interrogatories
Status: in_force

Section 14. A person summoned as trustee who admits that he has in his hands any goods, effects or credits of the defendant, or who wishes to submit the question to the court whether he is chargeable upon the facts, may make a written statement, on oath, of such facts as are material. The plaintiff may then examine him, on oath, upon written interrogatories, and the statement, interrogatories and answers shall be filed in the clerk's office.

Section 14. A person summoned as trustee who admits that he has in his hands any goods, effects or credits of the defendant, or who wishes to submit the question to the court whether he is chargeable upon the facts, may make a written statement, on oath, of such facts as are material. The plaintiff may then examine him, on oath, upon written interrogatories, and the statement, interrogatories and answers shall be filed in the clerk's office.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 83C — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 83C
Escapes from prison camp
Status: in_force

Section 83C. A prisoner who escapes or attempts to escape from any prison camp or from land adjacent thereto or from the custody of the officer thereof or while being conveyed to and from any such camp may be pursued and recaptured and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one half years.

Section 83C. A prisoner who escapes or attempts to escape from any prison camp or from land adjacent thereto or from the custody of the officer thereof or while being conveyed to and from any such camp may be pursued and recaptured and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one half years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 77 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 77
Marking ballots
Status: in_force

Section 77. The voter on receiving his ballot shall, without leaving the enclosed space, retire alone to one of the marking compartments and shall, except in the case of voting for presidential electors or groups of candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, and except as provided in section thirty-three E, prepare his ballot by marking a cross (X) in the square at the right of the name of each candidate for whom he intends to vote or by inserting the name and residence of such candidate in the space provided therefor; and, upon a question submitted to the vote of the people, by making a cross in the square at the right of the answer which he intends to give.

Section 77. The voter on receiving his ballot shall, without leaving the enclosed space, retire alone to one of the marking compartments and shall, except in the case of voting for presidential electors or groups of candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, and except as provided in section thirty-three E, prepare his ballot by marking a cross (X) in the square at the right of the name of each candidate for whom he intends to vote or by inserting the name and residence of such candidate in the space provided therefor; and, upon a question submitted to the vote of the people, by making a cross in the square at the right of the answer which he intends to give.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 20H — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90 / Section 20H
Failure to pay required toll; Tobin Bridge; motor vehicle license renewals; registration of motor vehicles
Status: in_force

Section 20H. If a person fails to appear in accordance with a notice to appear issued for a failure to pay or prepay the required toll on the Tobin Bridge, pursuant to a Massachusetts Port Authority regulation or fails to pay in a timely manner a fine issued pursuant to such regulations after having received notice thereof, the authority shall notify the registrar, who shall place the matter on the record and shall not renew a license to operate a motor vehicle or the registration of any vehicle owned by the person until the matter has been disposed of in accordance with applicable law or regulation. If a person is found to be a resident of another state or jurisdiction, the registrar shall revoke the violator's right to operate in the commonwealth until the matters have been disposed of in accordance with applicable law or regulation. The registrar shall prescribe the manner, form and content of any notice received from the authority to take such action.

Section 20H. If a person fails to appear in accordance with a notice to appear issued for a failure to pay or prepay the required toll on the Tobin Bridge, pursuant to a Massachusetts Port Authority regulation or fails to pay in a timely manner a fine issued pursuant to such regulations after having received notice thereof, the authority shall notify the registrar, who shall place the matter on the record and shall not renew a license to operate a motor vehicle or the registration of any vehicle owned by the person until the matter has been disposed of in accordance with applicable law or regulation. If a person is found to be a resident of another state or jurisdiction, the registrar shall revoke the violator's right to operate in the commonwealth until the matters have been disposed of in accordance with applicable law or regulation. The registrar shall prescribe the manner, form and content of any notice received from the authority to take such action.