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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30 / Section 6
Absence or disability of department heads
Status: in_force

Section 6. If, during the absence or disability of a commissioner or head of an executive or administrative department or of a director or head of a division in a department, his duties are not specially authorized by law to be performed by another person, the commissioner or head of such department shall designate another person in his department to perform the duties of such person in case of and during such absence or disability, but a person so designated shall have no authority to make permanent appointments or removals. Every such designation shall be subject to approval by the governor, and shall remain in force and effect until revoked by the commissioner or head of such department or by the governor; provided, however, that such designation shall continue after the death of such commissioner or head of department until revoked by his successor.

Section 6. If, during the absence or disability of a commissioner or head of an executive or administrative department or of a director or head of a division in a department, his duties are not specially authorized by law to be performed by another person, the commissioner or head of such department shall designate another person in his department to perform the duties of such person in case of and during such absence or disability, but a person so designated shall have no authority to make permanent appointments or removals. Every such designation shall be subject to approval by the governor, and shall remain in force and effect until revoked by the commissioner or head of such department or by the governor; provided, however, that such designation shall continue after the death of such commissioner or head of department until revoked by his successor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 35, sec. 35 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 35 / Section 35
Enforcement of provisions; conditions
Status: in_force

Section 35. The supreme judicial court, upon the suit of the attorney general or petition of one or more taxable inhabitants of a county, may in law or in equity enforce sections eleven, thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, twenty-five to thirty, inclusive, and thirty-two to thirty-four, inclusive, of this chapter, and sections fourteen and seventeen of chapter thirty-four.

Section 35. The supreme judicial court, upon the suit of the attorney general or petition of one or more taxable inhabitants of a county, may in law or in equity enforce sections eleven, thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, twenty-five to thirty, inclusive, and thirty-two to thirty-four, inclusive, of this chapter, and sections fourteen and seventeen of chapter thirty-four.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 74 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 74
Posting of notice of hours of work of minor; employment at other times; changing terms
Status: in_force

Section 74. Except as provided in section fifty-six, every person employing any minor in any establishment mentioned in section sixty shall keep posted in a conspicuous place in the room where such minor is employed or permitted to work a printed notice stating the number of hours such minor is required or permitted to work on each day of the week, with the total for the week, the hours of commencing and stopping work, and the hours when the time allowed for meals begins and ends for each day of the week. The employment of any minor at any time other than as stated in said printed notice shall be deemed a violation of this section. The terms of such notice for any week or part thereof shall not be changed after the beginning of labor on the first day of the week without the written consent of the attorney general.

Section 74. Except as provided in section fifty-six, every person employing any minor in any establishment mentioned in section sixty shall keep posted in a conspicuous place in the room where such minor is employed or permitted to work a printed notice stating the number of hours such minor is required or permitted to work on each day of the week, with the total for the week, the hours of commencing and stopping work, and the hours when the time allowed for meals begins and ends for each day of the week.

The employment of any minor at any time other than as stated in said printed notice shall be deemed a violation of this section. The terms of such notice for any week or part thereof shall not be changed after the beginning of labor on the first day of the week without the written consent of the attorney general.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 84, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 84 / Section 17
Injury or damage caused by snow or ice
Status: in_force

Section 17. A county, city or town shall not be liable for an injury or damage sustained upon a public way by reason of snow or ice thereon, if the place at which the injury or damage was sustained was at the time of the accident otherwise reasonably safe and convenient for travelers.

Section 17. A county, city or town shall not be liable for an injury or damage sustained upon a public way by reason of snow or ice thereon, if the place at which the injury or damage was sustained was at the time of the accident otherwise reasonably safe and convenient for travelers.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 98, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 98 / Section 14
Penalties for violation of Sec. 13
Status: in_force

Section 14. Whoever, himself or by his servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of another person, keeps for the purpose of sale, offers or exposes for sale, or sells any clinical thermometer not sealed, marked or certified as correct by the deputy director, or by the manufacturer as provided by the preceding section, shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars for each thermometer so sold, or kept, offered or exposed for sale, and whoever violates any rule or regulation prescribed by the deputy director under authority of said section shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.

Section 14. Whoever, himself or by his servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of another person, keeps for the purpose of sale, offers or exposes for sale, or sells any clinical thermometer not sealed, marked or certified as correct by the deputy director, or by the manufacturer as provided by the preceding section, shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars for each thermometer so sold, or kept, offered or exposed for sale, and whoever violates any rule or regulation prescribed by the deputy director under authority of said section shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 91, sec. 29A — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 91 / Section 29A
Protection of private property along shores; construction of structures by cities or towns
Status: in_force

Section 29A. Any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section may appropriate money for the construction of structures for the protection of private property along shores within its boundaries. Money so appropriated shall be paid to the state treasurer and expended by the department for such purposes within the limits of such city or town; provided, however, that such city or town assumes liability for all damages to property by reason of any taking of land, or of any right, interest or easement therein, within the city or town by the department for such purpose.

Section 29A. Any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section may appropriate money for the construction of structures for the protection of private property along shores within its boundaries. Money so appropriated shall be paid to the state treasurer and expended by the department for such purposes within the limits of such city or town; provided, however, that such city or town assumes liability for all damages to property by reason of any taking of land, or of any right, interest or easement therein, within the city or town by the department for such purpose.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 142A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 142A / Section 3
Civil actions; private arbitration program
Status: in_force

Section 3. (a) Any party may bring an action to enforce any provision of this chapter, or to seek damages subject to the provisions of this chapter, in the superior court, the district court, or the small claims division of the district court. (b) In the alternative, an owner may request that a dispute resulting from and relating to residential contracting be decided under the terms of a private arbitration program approved by the director.

Section 3. (a) Any party may bring an action to enforce any provision of this chapter, or to seek damages subject to the provisions of this chapter, in the superior court, the district court, or the small claims division of the district court.

(b) In the alternative, an owner may request that a dispute resulting from and relating to residential contracting be decided under the terms of a private arbitration program approved by the director.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 273, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 273 / Section 17
Dismissal of case
Status: in_force

Section 17. If the court having jurisdiction of a case under sections fifteen to eighteen, inclusive, becomes satisfied that the alleged father and the mother have married each other and the child has become or will be the legitimate child of the alleged father or that it is for the best interest of the child, the case may be dismissed and if the court certifies that it is for the best interests of the child, no further prosecution shall be maintained under any of said sections.

Section 17. If the court having jurisdiction of a case under sections fifteen to eighteen, inclusive, becomes satisfied that the alleged father and the mother have married each other and the child has become or will be the legitimate child of the alleged father or that it is for the best interest of the child, the case may be dismissed and if the court certifies that it is for the best interests of the child, no further prosecution shall be maintained under any of said sections.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, sec. 13N — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 265 / Section 13N
Transmission of conviction information for misdemeanor offense having as element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of deadly weapon where victim or intended victim was family or household member to department of criminal justice information services
Status: in_force

Section 13N. Upon entry of a conviction for any misdemeanor offense that has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon the court shall determine whether the victim or intended victim was a family or household member, as defined in section 1 of chapter 209A, of the defendant. If the victim or intended victim was a family or household member of the defendant, the court shall enter the offense, the chapter, section and subsection, if any, of the offense and the relationship of the defendant to the victim or intended victim upon the records and this entry shall be forwarded to the department of criminal justice information services for inclusion in the criminal justice information system and to provide the attorney general of the United States with information required or permitted under federal law to be included in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System or any successor system maintained to conduct background checks for firearm sales or licensing.

Section 13N. Upon entry of a conviction for any misdemeanor offense that has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon the court shall determine whether the victim or intended victim was a family or household member, as defined in section 1 of chapter 209A, of the defendant. If the victim or intended victim was a family or household member of the defendant, the court shall enter the offense, the chapter, section and subsection, if any, of the offense and the relationship of the defendant to the victim or intended victim upon the records and this entry shall be forwarded to the department of criminal justice information services for inclusion in the criminal justice information system and to provide the attorney general of the United States with information required or permitted under federal law to be included in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System or any successor system maintained to conduct background checks for firearm sales or licensing.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 20B — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 20B
Stealing in trucks, tractors, trailers or freight containers
Status: in_force

Section 20B. Whoever steals in a truck, tractor/trailer unit, trailer, semi-trailer or freight container shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in jail for not more than two years.

Section 20B. Whoever steals in a truck, tractor/trailer unit, trailer, semi-trailer or freight container shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in jail for not more than two years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 201F, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 201F / Section 1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:— ''Authorizing party'', a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian who authorizes a caregiver to act under a caregiver authorization affidavit. ''Caregiver'', an adult with whom a minor resides. ''Caregiver authorization affidavit'', an affidavit prepared pursuant to this chapter that authorizes a designated caregiver to act relative to a minor's education and health care. ''Parental rights and responsibilities'', rights and responsibilities of a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian under state or federal law or court order.

Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:—

''Authorizing party'', a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian who authorizes a caregiver to act under a caregiver authorization affidavit.

''Caregiver'', an adult with whom a minor resides.

''Caregiver authorization affidavit'', an affidavit prepared pursuant to this chapter that authorizes a designated caregiver to act relative to a minor's education and health care.

''Parental rights and responsibilities'', rights and responsibilities of a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian under state or federal law or court order.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 133 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 133
Filing of certificate of name change
Status: in_force

Section 133. A certified copy of such authorization and a certificate of the vote of the company, signed and sworn to by the president, treasurer and a majority of the directors, shall be filed in the office of the state secretary. The department shall require public notice to be given of the change so authorized; and upon receipt of proof thereof the state secretary shall grant a certificate of the name which the company shall bear, which, subject to the restrictions of section four, shall thereafter be its legal name.

Section 133. A certified copy of such authorization and a certificate of the vote of the company, signed and sworn to by the president, treasurer and a majority of the directors, shall be filed in the office of the state secretary. The department shall require public notice to be given of the change so authorized; and upon receipt of proof thereof the state secretary shall grant a certificate of the name which the company shall bear, which, subject to the restrictions of section four, shall thereafter be its legal name.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 129, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 129 / Section 40
License plates for vehicles used for transportation of bovine or porcine animals; fee; revocation
Status: in_force

Section 40. Each vehicle used for the transportation of bovine or porcine animals by any person engaged in the business of dealing in such animals, when operated on any way in the commonwealth, shall bear a metal license plate, attached to the side of the vehicle to the left of the person operating or driving the same, such plate to be furnished by the director upon the payment of a fee, the amount of which shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven. Said plate shall be valid for the term for which the license is granted, but shall be returned to the director on revocation of said license.

Section 40. Each vehicle used for the transportation of bovine or porcine animals by any person engaged in the business of dealing in such animals, when operated on any way in the commonwealth, shall bear a metal license plate, attached to the side of the vehicle to the left of the person operating or driving the same, such plate to be furnished by the director upon the payment of a fee, the amount of which shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven. Said plate shall be valid for the term for which the license is granted, but shall be returned to the director on revocation of said license.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9G — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 9G
Sanitary requirements of bakeries
Status: in_force

Section 9G. Every bakery shall be constructed, drained, lighted, ventilated and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and when and where necessary screened against flies; shall have plumbing and drainage facilities, together with suitable wash basins, wash sinks and toilets or water closets, which shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. The said toilets or water closets shall be in rooms having no direct connection with any room in which bakery products or ingredients are prepared, stored, handled or displayed.

Section 9G. Every bakery shall be constructed, drained, lighted, ventilated and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and when and where necessary screened against flies; shall have plumbing and drainage facilities, together with suitable wash basins, wash sinks and toilets or water closets, which shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. The said toilets or water closets shall be in rooms having no direct connection with any room in which bakery products or ingredients are prepared, stored, handled or displayed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 213, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 213 / Section 11
Adjournment in absence of justice; sheriff's duty
Status: in_force

Section 11. If no justice is present at the time and place appointed for holding a court at the beginning of a sitting or at an adjournment thereof, the sheriff of the county or any of his deputies may adjourn the court from day to day or from time to time, as circumstances require, or as ordered by any of the justices, and shall give notice of such adjournment by making public proclamation in the court house, and by a notice posted on the door of the court house or published in a newspaper.

Section 11. If no justice is present at the time and place appointed for holding a court at the beginning of a sitting or at an adjournment thereof, the sheriff of the county or any of his deputies may adjourn the court from day to day or from time to time, as circumstances require, or as ordered by any of the justices, and shall give notice of such adjournment by making public proclamation in the court house, and by a notice posted on the door of the court house or published in a newspaper.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 174B, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 174B / Section 3
Bail bond and insurance coverage or benefits
Status: in_force

Section 3. Automobile clubs furnishing bail bond service and accident and sickness or death insurance benefits to its members shall purchase such insurance from a company licensed and authorized to sell such coverages in the commonwealth.

Section 3. Automobile clubs furnishing bail bond service and accident and sickness or death insurance benefits to its members shall purchase such insurance from a company licensed and authorized to sell such coverages in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 31 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 31
Bible reading
Status: in_force

Section 31. A portion of the Bible shall be read daily in the public schools, without written note or oral comment; but a pupil whose parent or guardian informs the teacher in writing that he has conscientious scruples against it, shall not be required to read from any particular version, or to take any personal part in the reading. The school committee shall not purchase or use in the public schools school books favoring the tenets of any particular religious sect.

Section 31. A portion of the Bible shall be read daily in the public schools, without written note or oral comment; but a pupil whose parent or guardian informs the teacher in writing that he has conscientious scruples against it, shall not be required to read from any particular version, or to take any personal part in the reading. The school committee shall not purchase or use in the public schools school books favoring the tenets of any particular religious sect.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156A, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156A / Section 6
Shareholder liability; professional relationship; privileged communications
Status: in_force

Section 6. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, the personal liability of a shareholder of a professional corporation organized under this chapter shall be no greater in any respect than that of a shareholder of a corporation organized under chapter 156D. (b) This chapter shall not alter any law applicable to the relationship between a person rendering professional services and a person receiving such services, including liability arising out of such professional services. (c) Any privilege applicable to communications between a person rendering professional services and the person receiving such services shall extend to communications between a professional corporation or its employees rendering professional services and the person receiving such services.

Section 6. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law or regulation, the personal liability of a shareholder of a professional corporation organized under this chapter shall be no greater in any respect than that of a shareholder of a corporation organized under chapter 156D.

(b) This chapter shall not alter any law applicable to the relationship between a person rendering professional services and a person receiving such services, including liability arising out of such professional services.

(c) Any privilege applicable to communications between a person rendering professional services and the person receiving such services shall extend to communications between a professional corporation or its employees rendering professional services and the person receiving such services.