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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 56, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 56 / Section 12
Misconduct of officers; failure to perform duties
Status: in_force

Section 12. An officer of a primary, caucus or convention who knowingly makes any false count of ballots or votes, or makes a false statement or declaration of the result of a ballot or vote, or knowingly refuses to receive any ballot offered by a person qualified to vote at such primary, caucus or convention, or wilfully alters, defaces or destroys any ballot cast, or voting list used thereat, before the requirements of law have been complied with, or refuses or wilfully fails to receive any written request made as thereby required, or refuses or wilfully fails to perform any duty or obligation imposed thereby shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months.

Section 12. An officer of a primary, caucus or convention who knowingly makes any false count of ballots or votes, or makes a false statement or declaration of the result of a ballot or vote, or knowingly refuses to receive any ballot offered by a person qualified to vote at such primary, caucus or convention, or wilfully alters, defaces or destroys any ballot cast, or voting list used thereat, before the requirements of law have been complied with, or refuses or wilfully fails to receive any written request made as thereby required, or refuses or wilfully fails to perform any duty or obligation imposed thereby shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 20A — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 208 / Section 20A
Judgment denying divorce; living apart for justifiable cause; authorization
Status: in_force

Section 20A. If, after a hearing, the allegations of an action for divorce are not sustained, the court may, if the facts warrant, enter a judgment denying the divorce and making a finding that the plaintiff is living apart from the defendant for justifiable cause, and may make such order relative to the support of either spouse and the care, custody of and maintenance of the minor children of the parties as the circumstances require. The various provisions of chapter two hundred and nine which relate to proceedings commenced under section thirty-two thereof shall be applicable to this section.

Section 20A. If, after a hearing, the allegations of an action for divorce are not sustained, the court may, if the facts warrant, enter a judgment denying the divorce and making a finding that the plaintiff is living apart from the defendant for justifiable cause, and may make such order relative to the support of either spouse and the care, custody of and maintenance of the minor children of the parties as the circumstances require. The various provisions of chapter two hundred and nine which relate to proceedings commenced under section thirty-two thereof shall be applicable to this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 157A, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 157A / Section 6
Members; membership shares; fees; rights and responsibilities
Status: in_force

Section 6. (a) The articles of organization or the by-laws shall establish qualifications and the method of acceptance and termination of members. No person may be accepted as a member unless employed by the employee cooperative on a full time or part time basis. (b) An employee cooperative shall issue a class of voting stock designated as ''membership shares''. Each member shall own only one such membership share, and only members may own such shares. (c) Membership shares shall be issued for a fee as shall be determined from time to time by the directors. Sections twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-eight and thirty of said chapter one hundred and fifty-six B shall not apply to such membership shares. Sections seventy-six and eighty-five to ninety-eight, inclusive, of said chapter one hundred and fifty-six B shall not apply to membership shares whose redemption price is determined by reference to internal capital accounts as defined in section nine. (d) Members of an employee cooperative shall have all the rights and responsibilities of stockholders of a corporation organized under said chapter one hundred and fifty-six B, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

Section 6. (a) The articles of organization or the by-laws shall establish qualifications and the method of acceptance and termination of members. No person may be accepted as a member unless employed by the employee cooperative on a full time or part time basis.

(b) An employee cooperative shall issue a class of voting stock designated as ''membership shares''. Each member shall own only one such membership share, and only members may own such shares.

(c) Membership shares shall be issued for a fee as shall be determined from time to time by the directors. Sections twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-eight and thirty of said chapter one hundred and fifty-six B shall not apply to such membership shares. Sections seventy-six and eighty-five to ninety-eight, inclusive, of said chapter one hundred and fifty-six B shall not apply to membership shares whose redemption price is determined by reference to internal capital accounts as defined in section nine.

(d) Members of an employee cooperative shall have all the rights and responsibilities of stockholders of a corporation organized under said chapter one hundred and fifty-six B, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 123, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 123 / Section 14
Transfers from Bridgewater state hospital to other facilities
Status: in_force

Section 14. Whenever the medical director of the Bridgewater state hospital certifies that the failure to retain any person in strict security would not create a likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness but that such person is in need of further care and treatment in a facility, he shall request the commission to transfer such person to a facility designated by the commissioner. Within thirty days of the receipt of such request the commissioner shall execute the transfer, unless within said period he files a petition under sections seven and eight for the further commitment of the person to the Bridgewater state hospital.

Section 14. Whenever the medical director of the Bridgewater state hospital certifies that the failure to retain any person in strict security would not create a likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness but that such person is in need of further care and treatment in a facility, he shall request the commission to transfer such person to a facility designated by the commissioner. Within thirty days of the receipt of such request the commissioner shall execute the transfer, unless within said period he files a petition under sections seven and eight for the further commitment of the person to the Bridgewater state hospital.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 180E — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 180E
Bond
Status: in_force

Section 180E. No license under section one hundred and eighty B shall be issued unless and until the applicant therefor deposits with the commissioner a bond for the faithful compliance by such applicant, as licensee, during the term of the license, with the provisions of sections one hundred and eighty A to one hundred and eighty D, inclusive, such bond to run to the commonwealth, to be in the sum of one thousand dollars, and to be in force during the term of the license. At the option of the commissioner, such bond shall have as sureties either two or more individuals or a surety company authorized to do business in the commonwealth.

Section 180E. No license under section one hundred and eighty B shall be issued unless and until the applicant therefor deposits with the commissioner a bond for the faithful compliance by such applicant, as licensee, during the term of the license, with the provisions of sections one hundred and eighty A to one hundred and eighty D, inclusive, such bond to run to the commonwealth, to be in the sum of one thousand dollars, and to be in force during the term of the license. At the option of the commissioner, such bond shall have as sureties either two or more individuals or a surety company authorized to do business in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15U — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15U
Social Justice for Ireland Day
Status: in_force

Section 15U. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first Saturday in October as Social Justice for Ireland Day and recommending that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Section 15U. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first Saturday in October as Social Justice for Ireland Day and recommending that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 146 / Section 37
Notice of location of tanks
Status: in_force

Section 37. Owners of such tanks or other receptacles shall notify the state fire marshal of the location thereof.

Section 37. Owners of such tanks or other receptacles shall notify the state fire marshal of the location thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 255C, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 255C / Section 15
Delinquency, collection and cancellation charges
Status: in_force

Section 15. A premium finance agreement may provide for the payment by the insured of a delinquency, collection and cancellation charge as provided in section one hundred and sixty-two B of chapter one hundred and seventy-five, and the regulations issued thereunder, and for the assessment and collection of a charge, not to exceed ten dollars, for any check, draft or order for the payment of money submitted in accordance with said agreement which is returned unpaid or not honored by a bank or other depository.

Section 15. A premium finance agreement may provide for the payment by the insured of a delinquency, collection and cancellation charge as provided in section one hundred and sixty-two B of chapter one hundred and seventy-five, and the regulations issued thereunder, and for the assessment and collection of a charge, not to exceed ten dollars, for any check, draft or order for the payment of money submitted in accordance with said agreement which is returned unpaid or not honored by a bank or other depository.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 130, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 130 / Section 3
Duplicate license, permit, or certificate
Status: in_force

Section 3. Whoever loses or by mistake or accident destroys a license, permit or certificate issued under any provision of this chapter may, upon application to the director, accompanied by a fee of three dollars and an affidavit setting forth the circumstances of said loss, receive a duplicate thereof.

Section 3. Whoever loses or by mistake or accident destroys a license, permit or certificate issued under any provision of this chapter may, upon application to the director, accompanied by a fee of three dollars and an affidavit setting forth the circumstances of said loss, receive a duplicate thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 75, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 75 / Section 7
Budget
Status: in_force

Section 7. The trustees shall prepare and submit a detailed budget in such form and manner as the governor, secretary and general court may direct.

Section 7. The trustees shall prepare and submit a detailed budget in such form and manner as the governor, secretary and general court may direct.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 51L — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90 / Section 51L
Contracts for construction, enlargement or improvement of airports by airport commission
Status: in_force

Section 51L. All contracts for the acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, protection, equipment, maintenance or operation of airports or other air navigation facilities, made by an airport commission itself or through the agency of the Massachusetts aeronautics commission, shall be made pursuant to the laws of the commonwealth governing the making of like contracts; provided, however, that where such acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, protection, equipment, maintenance or operation is financed wholly or partly with federal moneys the airport commission, or the Massachusetts aeronautics commission as its agent, may let contracts in the manner prescribed by the federal authorities, acting under the laws of the United States, and any rules or regulations made thereunder, notwithstanding any other law of the commonwealth to the contrary.

Section 51L. All contracts for the acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, protection, equipment, maintenance or operation of airports or other air navigation facilities, made by an airport commission itself or through the agency of the Massachusetts aeronautics commission, shall be made pursuant to the laws of the commonwealth governing the making of like contracts; provided, however, that where such acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, protection, equipment, maintenance or operation is financed wholly or partly with federal moneys the airport commission, or the Massachusetts aeronautics commission as its agent, may let contracts in the manner prescribed by the federal authorities, acting under the laws of the United States, and any rules or regulations made thereunder, notwithstanding any other law of the commonwealth to the contrary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 206, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 206 / Section 15
Perpetual care; costs
Status: in_force

Section 15. An executor or administrator may pay to a cemetery corporation or to a town having a burial place therein a reasonable amount for the perpetual care of the lot in which the body of the deceased is buried. The probate court shall determine, after notice, to whom the same shall be paid and the amount thereof, and such amount shall be allowed the executor or administrator in his account.

Section 15. An executor or administrator may pay to a cemetery corporation or to a town having a burial place therein a reasonable amount for the perpetual care of the lot in which the body of the deceased is buried. The probate court shall determine, after notice, to whom the same shall be paid and the amount thereof, and such amount shall be allowed the executor or administrator in his account.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183 / Section 25
Purchase by holder of mortgage at foreclosure sale
Status: in_force

Section 25. The holder of a mortgage of real estate, or any person acting in his behalf, may purchase at a foreclosure sale unless the contrary is stated in the mortgage.

Section 25. The holder of a mortgage of real estate, or any person acting in his behalf, may purchase at a foreclosure sale unless the contrary is stated in the mortgage.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 12
Interrogatories; answer
Status: in_force

Section 12. The plaintiff may from time to time examine the alleged trustee upon written interrogatories filed in the clerk's office. The answers thereto shall be signed, sworn to and filed in said office within seven days after notice to the trustee or his attorney of the filing of the interrogatories, unless the court otherwise orders. If the answers are not so filed, the court may make such order as the case may require.

Section 12. The plaintiff may from time to time examine the alleged trustee upon written interrogatories filed in the clerk's office. The answers thereto shall be signed, sworn to and filed in said office within seven days after notice to the trustee or his attorney of the filing of the interrogatories, unless the court otherwise orders. If the answers are not so filed, the court may make such order as the case may require.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 264, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 264 / Section 7
Foreign flags; misuse; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 7. Whoever publicly mutilates, tramples upon, defaces or treats contemptuously the flag or emblem of a foreign country at peace with the United States, whether such flag or emblem is public or private property, or whoever displays such flag or emblem or any representation thereof upon which are words, figures, advertisements or designs, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than fifty dollars.

Section 7. Whoever publicly mutilates, tramples upon, defaces or treats contemptuously the flag or emblem of a foreign country at peace with the United States, whether such flag or emblem is public or private property, or whoever displays such flag or emblem or any representation thereof upon which are words, figures, advertisements or designs, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five nor more than fifty dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 270, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 270 / Section 13
Water; refusal or neglect to furnish
Status: in_force

Section 13. A corporation engaged in selling or distributing water, which refuses or neglects to furnish or supply water to or for any building or premises for the reason that a water bill remains unpaid by a previous owner or occupant of said building or premises shall, unless the person applying for water is in arrears to such corporation for water previously furnished to or for any building or premises, be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than twenty dollars.

Section 13. A corporation engaged in selling or distributing water, which refuses or neglects to furnish or supply water to or for any building or premises for the reason that a water bill remains unpaid by a previous owner or occupant of said building or premises shall, unless the person applying for water is in arrears to such corporation for water previously furnished to or for any building or premises, be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more than twenty dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 51, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 51 / Section 32
Places and hours of sessions; notices
Status: in_force

Section 32. Registrars shall seasonably post or publish notices stating the places and hours for holding all sessions, including the final sessions preceding any election.

Section 32. Registrars shall seasonably post or publish notices stating the places and hours for holding all sessions, including the final sessions preceding any election.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 15C, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 15C / Section 22
Employees; social security; security interests in revenues and receipts; priority
Status: in_force

Section 22. The Authority may take such action as it deems appropriate to enable its employees to come within the provisions and obtain the benefits of the Federal Social Security Act. If the employees of the Authority shall come within the provisions of said social security act, their employment shall be included in the term ''employment' as used in sections one to seven, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and fifty-one A. Notwithstanding any provisions of chapter one hundred and six or of any other provision of law, the Authority by the filing of financing statements as provided in said chapter one hundred and six, may perfect security interests in revenues and receipts of participating institutions for higher education, whether in the form of proceeds of accounts receivable or contract rights, interest and principal payable on education loans or otherwise, and in any rights to receive such revenues and receipts, and such perfected security interests shall take priority over any subsequently perfected security interests in such revenues, receipts or rights or in the accounts receivable, payments of interest or principal, goods, contract rights, or other rights or personal property giving rise to such revenues, receipts or rights provided that the financing statements filed by the Authority contain a reference to this section.

Section 22. The Authority may take such action as it deems appropriate to enable its employees to come within the provisions and obtain the benefits of the Federal Social Security Act. If the employees of the Authority shall come within the provisions of said social security act, their employment shall be included in the term ''employment' as used in sections one to seven, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and fifty-one A.

Notwithstanding any provisions of chapter one hundred and six or of any other provision of law, the Authority by the filing of financing statements as provided in said chapter one hundred and six, may perfect security interests in revenues and receipts of participating institutions for higher education, whether in the form of proceeds of accounts receivable or contract rights, interest and principal payable on education loans or otherwise, and in any rights to receive such revenues and receipts, and such perfected security interests shall take priority over any subsequently perfected security interests in such revenues, receipts or rights or in the accounts receivable, payments of interest or principal, goods, contract rights, or other rights or personal property giving rise to such revenues, receipts or rights provided that the financing statements filed by the Authority contain a reference to this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 155 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 155
Control of brakes by engineer; inspection
Status: in_force

Section 155. A railroad corporation, in moving traffic between points in the commonwealth, shall not use any locomotive not equipped with a power driving wheel brake and appliances for operating the train brake system; nor run any train in such traffic unless a sufficient number of cars in it are so equipped with power or train brakes that its speed can be controlled by the engineer of the locomotive which is drawing such train, without the use of the common hand brakes by the brakeman. Said brakes and brake appliances shall be tested or examined periodically by the department, and shall be so tested or examined while the cars are in motion and under both normal and emergency conditions. A record of each such test or examination shall be kept by the department. When such corporation has equipped a sufficient number of its cars with such power or train brakes, it may lawfully refuse to receive from connecting lines of railroad any cars used in such traffic which are not sufficiently equipped with such power or train brakes as will work and readily interchange with the brakes in use on its own cars.

Section 155. A railroad corporation, in moving traffic between points in the commonwealth, shall not use any locomotive not equipped with a power driving wheel brake and appliances for operating the train brake system; nor run any train in such traffic unless a sufficient number of cars in it are so equipped with power or train brakes that its speed can be controlled by the engineer of the locomotive which is drawing such train, without the use of the common hand brakes by the brakeman. Said brakes and brake appliances shall be tested or examined periodically by the department, and shall be so tested or examined while the cars are in motion and under both normal and emergency conditions. A record of each such test or examination shall be kept by the department. When such corporation has equipped a sufficient number of its cars with such power or train brakes, it may lawfully refuse to receive from connecting lines of railroad any cars used in such traffic which are not sufficiently equipped with such power or train brakes as will work and readily interchange with the brakes in use on its own cars.