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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 234A, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 234A / Section 23
Use of juror questionnaire during voir dire
Status: in_force

Section 23. Unless the court orders otherwise, the clerk of court or an assistant clerk shall provide copies of the appropriate completed questionnaires to the trial judge and counsel for use during voir dire. Except for disclosures made during voir dire or unless the court orders otherwise, the information inserted by jurors in the questionnaires shall be held in confidence by the court, the clerk or assistant clerk, the parties, trial counsel, and their authorized agents. Upon completion of voir dire, the parties and their counsel shall return all copies of the completed questionnaire to the clerk or the assistant clerk. The clerk of court shall retain in a secure place all original completed questionnaires for each impanelled jury and alternate jurors until final disposition of the case. These completed questionnaires shall not constitute a public record. All copies of juror questionnaire, other than the copy retained by the trial judge and the original retained by the clerk, shall be destroyed as soon as practicable after the completion of voir dire.

Section 23. Unless the court orders otherwise, the clerk of court or an assistant clerk shall provide copies of the appropriate completed questionnaires to the trial judge and counsel for use during voir dire. Except for disclosures made during voir dire or unless the court orders otherwise, the information inserted by jurors in the questionnaires shall be held in confidence by the court, the clerk or assistant clerk, the parties, trial counsel, and their authorized agents. Upon completion of voir dire, the parties and their counsel shall return all copies of the completed questionnaire to the clerk or the assistant clerk. The clerk of court shall retain in a secure place all original completed questionnaires for each impanelled jury and alternate jurors until final disposition of the case. These completed questionnaires shall not constitute a public record. All copies of juror questionnaire, other than the copy retained by the trial judge and the original retained by the clerk, shall be destroyed as soon as practicable after the completion of voir dire.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21, sec. 61 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21 / Section 61
Watershed preservation restrictions program; annual report
Status: in_force

Section 61. The commissioner of conservation and recreation shall prepare an annual report on the watershed preservation restriction program. The report shall include the number and geographic distribution of applicants accepted and rejected, the acreage and cost of purchase and such other information as will enable evaluation of the program.

Section 61. The commissioner of conservation and recreation shall prepare an annual report on the watershed preservation restriction program. The report shall include the number and geographic distribution of applicants accepted and rejected, the acreage and cost of purchase and such other information as will enable evaluation of the program.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22E, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22E / Section 8
Rules governing testing and analysis; quality assurance program; independent forensic laboratories
Status: in_force

Section 8. The director shall establish procedural rules governing the testing and analysis of DNA samples and a quality assurance program, which shall include proficiency standards for laboratories and analysts responsible for performing DNA testing and analysis. Such procedural rules and quality assurance program shall be compatible with the procedural rules and quality assurance program utilized by the FBI and shall establish compatible laboratory techniques, laboratory equipment, supplies, computer software and acceptance criteria for DNA records in CODIS. The director may employ independent forensic laboratories to perform the DNA analysis required under section 3; provided, however, that such laboratories shall comply with the regulations established pursuant to this section and the procedural rules and quality assurance program established pursuant to this section. With respect to any independent forensic laboratory that performs or seeks to perform the DNA analysis required under section 3, the director may audit such laboratory for compliance with such regulations or procedures as may be adopted under this chapter and may revoke such laboratory's right to create and exchange DNA records on the ground that such laboratory has failed to comply with any regulations, procedures, rules or quality assurance programs established pursuant to this section.

Section 8. The director shall establish procedural rules governing the testing and analysis of DNA samples and a quality assurance program, which shall include proficiency standards for laboratories and analysts responsible for performing DNA testing and analysis. Such procedural rules and quality assurance program shall be compatible with the procedural rules and quality assurance program utilized by the FBI and shall establish compatible laboratory techniques, laboratory equipment, supplies, computer software and acceptance criteria for DNA records in CODIS. The director may employ independent forensic laboratories to perform the DNA analysis required under section 3; provided, however, that such laboratories shall comply with the regulations established pursuant to this section and the procedural rules and quality assurance program established pursuant to this section. With respect to any independent forensic laboratory that performs or seeks to perform the DNA analysis required under section 3, the director may audit such laboratory for compliance with such regulations or procedures as may be adopted under this chapter and may revoke such laboratory's right to create and exchange DNA records on the ground that such laboratory has failed to comply with any regulations, procedures, rules or quality assurance programs established pursuant to this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93D, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93D / Section 6
Maps, informational directories and advertising pamphlets
Status: in_force

Section 6. The department is hereby authorized to maintain maps and to permit informational directories and advertising pamphlets to be made available at safety rest areas, and to establish centers at safety rest areas for the purpose of informing the public of places of interest within the commonwealth and providing such other information as may be considered desirable.

Section 6. The department is hereby authorized to maintain maps and to permit informational directories and advertising pamphlets to be made available at safety rest areas, and to establish centers at safety rest areas for the purpose of informing the public of places of interest within the commonwealth and providing such other information as may be considered desirable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 49 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 49
Oleomargarine; sale; labeling; marking
Status: in_force

Section 49. Whoever himself or by his agent sells, exposes for sale or has in his possession with intent to sell oleomargarine shall have the word ''oleomargarine'', ''margarine'', or ''butterine'' so stamped, labelled or marked that said word cannot be easily defaced, upon the top, side and bottom of each tub, firkin, box or package containing any of said oleomargarine. Whoever, himself or by his agent, exposes or offers for sale oleomargarine not in the original packages shall attach thereto in a conspicuous place a label bearing the words ''imitation butter'', or the word ''oleomargarine'', ''margarine'', or ''butterine''. In retail sales of oleomargarine not in the original package the seller shall attach to each package so sold, and shall deliver therewith to the purchaser, a label or wrapper bearing in a conspicuous place upon the outside of the package the words ''imitation butter'', or the word ''oleomargarine'', ''margarine'', or ''butterine''. Each such stamp, label or mark shall be in printed letters in a straight line of not less than twenty point plain gothic type. This section shall not apply to oleomargarine served with or as a part of a meal.

Section 49. Whoever himself or by his agent sells, exposes for sale or has in his possession with intent to sell oleomargarine shall have the word ''oleomargarine'', ''margarine'', or ''butterine'' so stamped, labelled or marked that said word cannot be easily defaced, upon the top, side and bottom of each tub, firkin, box or package containing any of said oleomargarine. Whoever, himself or by his agent, exposes or offers for sale oleomargarine not in the original packages shall attach thereto in a conspicuous place a label bearing the words ''imitation butter'', or the word ''oleomargarine'', ''margarine'', or ''butterine''. In retail sales of oleomargarine not in the original package the seller shall attach to each package so sold, and shall deliver therewith to the purchaser, a label or wrapper bearing in a conspicuous place upon the outside of the package the words ''imitation butter'', or the word ''oleomargarine'', ''margarine'', or ''butterine''. Each such stamp, label or mark shall be in printed letters in a straight line of not less than twenty point plain gothic type. This section shall not apply to oleomargarine served with or as a part of a meal.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 119A, sec. 2A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 119A / Section 2A
Intimidation of officers or employees; obstruction; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 2A. Whoever willfully corrupts or by force or threats of force, including any threatening letter or communication, attempts to intimidate or impede an officer or employee of the commonwealth acting in an official capacity under this chapter, or in any other way corrupts or by force or threats of force, including any threatening letter or communication, obstructs or impedes, or attempts to obstruct or impede, the due administration of this chapter, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than three years, or both; provided, however, if the offense is committed only by threats of force, the person convicted thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than three thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. The term ''threats of force'', as used in this subsection, shall mean threats of bodily harm to the officer or employee of the commonwealth or to a member of his family.

Section 2A. Whoever willfully corrupts or by force or threats of force, including any threatening letter or communication, attempts to intimidate or impede an officer or employee of the commonwealth acting in an official capacity under this chapter, or in any other way corrupts or by force or threats of force, including any threatening letter or communication, obstructs or impedes, or attempts to obstruct or impede, the due administration of this chapter, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than three years, or both; provided, however, if the offense is committed only by threats of force, the person convicted thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than three thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. The term ''threats of force'', as used in this subsection, shall mean threats of bodily harm to the officer or employee of the commonwealth or to a member of his family.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 29
Change of officers; filing of certificate of change
Status: in_force

Section 29. A duplicate of each certificate of change of officers filed pursuant to section fifty-three of chapter one hundred and fifty-six B with respect to a corporation subject to this chapter shall be filed forthwith in the office of the department.

Section 29. A duplicate of each certificate of change of officers filed pursuant to section fifty-three of chapter one hundred and fifty-six B with respect to a corporation subject to this chapter shall be filed forthwith in the office of the department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30, sec. 38A — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30 / Section 38A
Price adjustment clause in contracts for road, bridge, water and sewer projects awarded under Sec. 39M
Status: in_force

Section 38A. Contracts for road and bridge projects awarded as a result of a proposal or invitation for bids under section 39M shall include a price adjustment clause for each of the following materials: fuel, both diesel and gasoline; asphalt; concrete; and steel. Contracts for water and sewer projects awarded as a result of a proposal or invitation for bids under said section 39M shall include a price adjustment clause for fuel, both diesel and gasoline; liquid asphalt; and portland cement contained in cast-in-place concrete. A base price for each material shall be set by the awarding authority or agency and shall be included in the bid documents at the time the project is advertised. The awarding authority or agency shall also identify in the bid documents the price index to be used for each material. The price adjustment clause shall provide for a contract adjustment to be made on a monthly basis when the monthly cost change exceeds plus or minus 5 per cent.

Section 38A. Contracts for road and bridge projects awarded as a result of a proposal or invitation for bids under section 39M shall include a price adjustment clause for each of the following materials: fuel, both diesel and gasoline; asphalt; concrete; and steel. Contracts for water and sewer projects awarded as a result of a proposal or invitation for bids under said section 39M shall include a price adjustment clause for fuel, both diesel and gasoline; liquid asphalt; and portland cement contained in cast-in-place concrete. A base price for each material shall be set by the awarding authority or agency and shall be included in the bid documents at the time the project is advertised. The awarding authority or agency shall also identify in the bid documents the price index to be used for each material. The price adjustment clause shall provide for a contract adjustment to be made on a monthly basis when the monthly cost change exceeds plus or minus 5 per cent.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 163, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 163 / Section 3
Incorporators
Status: in_force

Section 3. Five or more persons may associate themselves by written agreement of association with the intention of forming a trolleymotor or trackless trolley company.

Section 3. Five or more persons may associate themselves by written agreement of association with the intention of forming a trolleymotor or trackless trolley company.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 64L — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 64L
Superintendent; subordinate officers and employees
Status: in_force

Section 64L. The board of trustees of the hospital, with the approval of the commissioner, shall appoint a superintendent who shall be the chief executive officer of the hospital. The person appointed as superintendent shall have a doctoral degree or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of medicine, law, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation, or hospital administration. The superintendent, with the approval of the trustees, may appoint and remove subordinate officers and employees as are necessary to carry out the purposes of the hospital. Such employees shall not be subject to section forty-five, forty-six, and forty-six C of chapter thirty or to any other limits on the number and classification of permanent and temporary positions.

Section 64L. The board of trustees of the hospital, with the approval of the commissioner, shall appoint a superintendent who shall be the chief executive officer of the hospital. The person appointed as superintendent shall have a doctoral degree or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of medicine, law, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation, or hospital administration. The superintendent, with the approval of the trustees, may appoint and remove subordinate officers and employees as are necessary to carry out the purposes of the hospital. Such employees shall not be subject to section forty-five, forty-six, and forty-six C of chapter thirty or to any other limits on the number and classification of permanent and temporary positions.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 31, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 31 / Section 9
Departmental promotional examinations
Status: in_force

Section 9. Pursuant to the provisions of this section, an appointing authority may make a promotional appointment within a departmental unit on the basis of a departmental promotional examination. Such departmental promotional examination shall be open, until there are at least two employees in lower titles eligible to apply, only to persons who have been employed in the departmental unit as civil service employees for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the examination, who have no permanent status in such unit in a title higher than the examination title, and who have been employed in such unit as civil service employees in a title equal to that of the position for which the examination is to be held or in the next lower titles, as determined by the administrator, for at least one year at any time preceding the date of the examination.

Section 9. Pursuant to the provisions of this section, an appointing authority may make a promotional appointment within a departmental unit on the basis of a departmental promotional examination. Such departmental promotional examination shall be open, until there are at least two employees in lower titles eligible to apply, only to persons who have been employed in the departmental unit as civil service employees for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the examination, who have no permanent status in such unit in a title higher than the examination title, and who have been employed in such unit as civil service employees in a title equal to that of the position for which the examination is to be held or in the next lower titles, as determined by the administrator, for at least one year at any time preceding the date of the examination.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 148 / Section 52
Matches kept for sale or use in store
Status: in_force

Section 52. Whoever keeps matches for sale or use in any store unless the same are in unbroken cases or in a metal or other fireproof receptacle with the cover closed, except when it is necessary to obtain access thereto, shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.

Section 52. Whoever keeps matches for sale or use in any store unless the same are in unbroken cases or in a metal or other fireproof receptacle with the cover closed, except when it is necessary to obtain access thereto, shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, sec. 12C — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40 / Section 12C
Construction of beach facilities; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 12C. Said commission shall construct, equip and maintain at beaches under its control public bathhouses with dressing rooms, lockers and toilet facilities, as well as parking facilities, and other recreational facilities, may make reasonable rules and regulations for the care, maintenance, protection, policing and equal public use of said beaches, bathhouses, parking areas, and other recreational facilities, and may make reasonable charges for all facilities installed. At least one attested copy of such rules and regulations shall be posted at such beaches and any violation thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars for each offence.

Section 12C. Said commission shall construct, equip and maintain at beaches under its control public bathhouses with dressing rooms, lockers and toilet facilities, as well as parking facilities, and other recreational facilities, may make reasonable rules and regulations for the care, maintenance, protection, policing and equal public use of said beaches, bathhouses, parking areas, and other recreational facilities, and may make reasonable charges for all facilities installed. At least one attested copy of such rules and regulations shall be posted at such beaches and any violation thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty dollars for each offence.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90 / Section 52
Partial unconstitutionality and invalidity of Secs. 35 to 51
Status: in_force

Section 52. If any provision of said sections thirty-five to fifty-one, inclusive, is declared unconstitutional or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions thereof and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

Section 52. If any provision of said sections thirty-five to fifty-one, inclusive, is declared unconstitutional or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions thereof and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 171, sec. 31A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 171 / Section 31A
Guarantees
Status: in_force

Section 31A. A credit union may execute and deliver for a member such guarantees as may be incidental or usual in the transfer of investment securities.

Section 31A. A credit union may execute and deliver for a member such guarantees as may be incidental or usual in the transfer of investment securities.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 239, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 239 / Section 12
Stay of proceedings; validity of waiver in lease
Status: in_force

Section 12. Any provision of a lease whereby a lessee or tenant waives the benefits of any provision of sections nine to thirteen, inclusive, shall be deemed to be against public policy and void.

Section 12. Any provision of a lease whereby a lessee or tenant waives the benefits of any provision of sections nine to thirteen, inclusive, shall be deemed to be against public policy and void.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15NNNNN — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15NNNNN
No Name Calling Day
Status: in_force

Section 15NNNNN. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the fourth Wednesday in January as No Name Calling Day to increase public awareness of the devastating effects of verbal bullying, to encourage students to use positive dialogue and pledge not to use hurtful names on this designated day, to promote tolerance and respect for differences and to reaffirm the commitment of the citizens of the commonwealth to basic human rights and dignity.

Section 15NNNNN. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the fourth Wednesday in January as No Name Calling Day to increase public awareness of the devastating effects of verbal bullying, to encourage students to use positive dialogue and pledge not to use hurtful names on this designated day, to promote tolerance and respect for differences and to reaffirm the commitment of the citizens of the commonwealth to basic human rights and dignity.