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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 78 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 78
Records of board of registration in nursing; inspection; annual report
Status: in_force

Section 78. The board shall keep records of the names of all persons registered and licensed by it and of all money received and disbursed by it and duplicates thereof shall be open to public inspection in the office of the state secretary. It shall make an annual report of the condition of nursing in the commonwealth.

Section 78. The board shall keep records of the names of all persons registered and licensed by it and of all money received and disbursed by it and duplicates thereof shall be open to public inspection in the office of the state secretary. It shall make an annual report of the condition of nursing in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23K, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23K / Section 52
Notice to department of transitional assistance and IV&ndash;D agency of all persons awarded cash winnings or prize in excess of $600
Status: in_force

Section 52. Gaming licensees shall, on a monthly basis, transmit to the department of transitional assistance and to the IV–D agency, as set forth in chapter 119A, a list of all persons who were awarded cash winnings or a prize in excess of $600 in the prior month. The information shall be provided in a format which is compatible with the automated data processing systems of the department and the IV–D agency to ensure the immediate identification of persons who may be receiving public assistance benefits. The information provided shall include the name, address and social security number of the person who was awarded the cash or prize valued in excess of $600.

Section 52. Gaming licensees shall, on a monthly basis, transmit to the department of transitional assistance and to the IV–D agency, as set forth in chapter 119A, a list of all persons who were awarded cash winnings or a prize in excess of $600 in the prior month. The information shall be provided in a format which is compatible with the automated data processing systems of the department and the IV–D agency to ensure the immediate identification of persons who may be receiving public assistance benefits. The information provided shall include the name, address and social security number of the person who was awarded the cash or prize valued in excess of $600.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 237, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 237 / Section 25
Assessment by assessors
Status: in_force

Section 25. In cases where an assessment of the amounts due to the plaintiff for rents and profits and other damages, or a determination of the amount to be allowed to the defendant for improvements, or of the value of the plaintiff's estate is to be made by the land court, such assessment or determination may, if the parties consent, be made by assessors appointed by that court.

Section 25. In cases where an assessment of the amounts due to the plaintiff for rents and profits and other damages, or a determination of the amount to be allowed to the defendant for improvements, or of the value of the plaintiff's estate is to be made by the land court, such assessment or determination may, if the parties consent, be made by assessors appointed by that court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 132 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 132
Failure of timely districting
Status: in_force

Section 132. If, within the time prescribed by section one hundred and thirty-one, the city council shall fail to make a division of the city into districts as required by that section, the mayor of such city in any city having a mayor elected by the people, or the city clerk in any city having a council-manager form of government, shall propose a plan of districts in the required number to the local election district review commission, which shall approve the same with or without amendments as it deems appropriate and necessary to meet constitutional requirements, after a public hearing.

Section 132. If, within the time prescribed by section one hundred and thirty-one, the city council shall fail to make a division of the city into districts as required by that section, the mayor of such city in any city having a mayor elected by the people, or the city clerk in any city having a council-manager form of government, shall propose a plan of districts in the required number to the local election district review commission, which shall approve the same with or without amendments as it deems appropriate and necessary to meet constitutional requirements, after a public hearing.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, sec. 83 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33A / Section 83
Fraudulent enlistment, appointment or separation
Status: in_force

Article 83. Fraudulent enlistment, appointment or separation. A person who: (1) procures for oneself an enlistment or appointment in the state military forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to such person's qualifications for that enlistment or appointment and receives pay or allowances thereunder; or (2) procures for oneself a separation from the state military forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to such person's eligibility for that separation shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Article 83. Fraudulent enlistment, appointment or separation.

A person who: (1) procures for oneself an enlistment or appointment in the state military forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to such person's qualifications for that enlistment or appointment and receives pay or allowances thereunder; or (2) procures for oneself a separation from the state military forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to such person's eligibility for that separation shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 13A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 13A
Duty of hotel manager to notify fire department and sound alarm; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 13A. The manager of a hotel or family hotel or such other person as may be in charge of the premises in the absence of the manager, shall, as soon as he becomes aware that there is a fire therein, notify the fire department and, if such fire, or heat, smoke or gas therefrom, threatens to spread to rooms occupied by guests, sound the alarm system required by the state building code. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and a half years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.

Section 13A. The manager of a hotel or family hotel or such other person as may be in charge of the premises in the absence of the manager, shall, as soon as he becomes aware that there is a fire therein, notify the fire department and, if such fire, or heat, smoke or gas therefrom, threatens to spread to rooms occupied by guests, sound the alarm system required by the state building code.

Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and a half years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 41A — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 41A
Dealers selling to other than consumers; license
Status: in_force

Section 41A. No dealer selling to other than consumers, except a dealer licensed under the provisions of sections forty and forty-one, shall deliver, exchange, expose for sale or sell or have in his custody or possession with intent so to do any milk or cream in any town where an inspector of milk is appointed, without obtaining from such inspector a license which shall contain the number thereof, and the name and place of business. A license issued to a partnership or corporation shall be issued in the business name of said partnership or corporation and shall contain the names in full of the partners and managers of said partnership or officers of said corporation. Application for such license shall be made on or before March first of the license period beginning June first, following, or at any time later than March first in any year for the balance of the license period after the date of issue of the license. The inspector of milk in any town may grant such license. Such application shall be made upon a form furnished and prescribed by the commissioner of public health. The inspector of milk upon the payment of a fee of two dollars shall issue to such applicant a license which shall remain in force and effect for a period of five years beginning June first following or the balance thereof as the case may be.

Section 41A. No dealer selling to other than consumers, except a dealer licensed under the provisions of sections forty and forty-one, shall deliver, exchange, expose for sale or sell or have in his custody or possession with intent so to do any milk or cream in any town where an inspector of milk is appointed, without obtaining from such inspector a license which shall contain the number thereof, and the name and place of business. A license issued to a partnership or corporation shall be issued in the business name of said partnership or corporation and shall contain the names in full of the partners and managers of said partnership or officers of said corporation. Application for such license shall be made on or before March first of the license period beginning June first, following, or at any time later than March first in any year for the balance of the license period after the date of issue of the license. The inspector of milk in any town may grant such license. Such application shall be made upon a form furnished and prescribed by the commissioner of public health.

The inspector of milk upon the payment of a fee of two dollars shall issue to such applicant a license which shall remain in force and effect for a period of five years beginning June first following or the balance thereof as the case may be.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 70B, sec. 3D — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 70B / Section 3D
Accounts; annual report
Status: in_force

Section 3D. The authority, in cooperation with the state treasurer, shall at all times keep accounts of all receipts, expenditures and disbursements and all assets and liabilities of the authority, which shall be open to inspection by any officer or duly appointed agent of the commonwealth. The authority shall submit an annual report, in writing, to the governor and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, who shall forward the same to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chairpersons of the house and senate committees on ways and means and the house and senate chairpersons of the joint committee on education, arts and humanities. The report shall include financial statements relating to the operations, assets and expenditures of the authority maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles so far as applicable and audited by an independent certified public accountant firm.

Section 3D. The authority, in cooperation with the state treasurer, shall at all times keep accounts of all receipts, expenditures and disbursements and all assets and liabilities of the authority, which shall be open to inspection by any officer or duly appointed agent of the commonwealth. The authority shall submit an annual report, in writing, to the governor and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate, who shall forward the same to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chairpersons of the house and senate committees on ways and means and the house and senate chairpersons of the joint committee on education, arts and humanities. The report shall include financial statements relating to the operations, assets and expenditures of the authority maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles so far as applicable and audited by an independent certified public accountant firm.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176P, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176P / Section 23
Payment of death, endowment or annuity benefits upon lives of children less than 18 years of age
Status: in_force

Section 23. A society operating on the lodge system may provide in its constitution and by-laws, in addition to other benefits provided for therein, for the payment of death, endowment or annuity benefits upon the lives of children less than 18 years of age, and may loan upon the security of the value of certificates of such benefits a sum not exceeding the legal reserve which it is required to maintain thereon. Any such society may at its option organize and operate branches for such children, and membership in local lodges and initiation therein shall not be required for such children, nor shall they have any voice in the management of the society.

Section 23. A society operating on the lodge system may provide in its constitution and by-laws, in addition to other benefits provided for therein, for the payment of death, endowment or annuity benefits upon the lives of children less than 18 years of age, and may loan upon the security of the value of certificates of such benefits a sum not exceeding the legal reserve which it is required to maintain thereon. Any such society may at its option organize and operate branches for such children, and membership in local lodges and initiation therein shall not be required for such children, nor shall they have any voice in the management of the society.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 56, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 56 / Section 7
Aiding or abetting false affidavits or oaths
Status: in_force

Section 7. Whoever aids or abets a person in knowingly or wilfully making a false affidavit, taking a false oath or signing a false certificate relative to the qualifications of any person for listing or registration shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year.

Section 7. Whoever aids or abets a person in knowingly or wilfully making a false affidavit, taking a false oath or signing a false certificate relative to the qualifications of any person for listing or registration shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 277, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 277 / Section 4
Deficiency of grand jurors
Status: in_force

Section 4. If there is a deficiency of grand jurors, writs of venire facias may be issued to the constables of such towns as the court orders to return forthwith the further number of grand jurors required. In Middlesex county, letters of venire shall be issued to the jury commissioner as set forth in chapter two hundred and thirty-four A.

Section 4. If there is a deficiency of grand jurors, writs of venire facias may be issued to the constables of such towns as the court orders to return forthwith the further number of grand jurors required. In Middlesex county, letters of venire shall be issued to the jury commissioner as set forth in chapter two hundred and thirty-four A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276, sec. 60 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 276 / Section 60
Bail in Suffolk county; proceedings
Status: in_force

Section 60. After a conviction or a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere in the superior court in Suffolk county, the prisoner shall not be admitted to bail except in open court; but when said court is not in session, bail may be taken by any judge of a court of record or by any commissioner appointed under section fifty-seven, upon proof that written notice of the proposed application has been duly served upon the district attorney, or one of the assistant district attorneys for the Suffolk district, at least twenty-four hours before the hearing of such application, specifying the name of the prisoner, the crime of which he has been convicted, the time and place of hearing, and the name, occupation and residence of the proposed sureties. No person who has been once offered and rejected as surety shall afterward be accepted as surety for the same person in the same case.

Section 60. After a conviction or a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere in the superior court in Suffolk county, the prisoner shall not be admitted to bail except in open court; but when said court is not in session, bail may be taken by any judge of a court of record or by any commissioner appointed under section fifty-seven, upon proof that written notice of the proposed application has been duly served upon the district attorney, or one of the assistant district attorneys for the Suffolk district, at least twenty-four hours before the hearing of such application, specifying the name of the prisoner, the crime of which he has been convicted, the time and place of hearing, and the name, occupation and residence of the proposed sureties. No person who has been once offered and rejected as surety shall afterward be accepted as surety for the same person in the same case.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176P, sec. 46B — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176P / Section 46B
Incorporated domestic society transacting business under Sec. 45 or 46; real estate
Status: in_force

Section 46B. An incorporated domestic society formed or transacting business under section 45 or 46 may acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate in the city or town in which its principal office is located, to such amount as the commissioner may, by certificate filed in his office, approve. All property so held and the income derived therefrom shall be used for the purposes of the corporation as set forth in its charter or certificate of incorporation or in any amendment thereof.

Section 46B. An incorporated domestic society formed or transacting business under section 45 or 46 may acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate in the city or town in which its principal office is located, to such amount as the commissioner may, by certificate filed in his office, approve. All property so held and the income derived therefrom shall be used for the purposes of the corporation as set forth in its charter or certificate of incorporation or in any amendment thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 81 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 81
Action against several defaulting trustees; liability for costs
Status: in_force

Section 81. If several trustees are liable in an action brought under section forty-five and the plaintiff fails to join all of the trustees in one action, he shall recover no more costs than if he had so joined them, and the court may apportion the costs among all the trustees liable therefor.

Section 81. If several trustees are liable in an action brought under section forty-five and the plaintiff fails to join all of the trustees in one action, he shall recover no more costs than if he had so joined them, and the court may apportion the costs among all the trustees liable therefor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90B / Section 10
Requests for information or records from federal agencies
Status: in_force

Section 10. In accordance with any request duly made by an authorized official or agency of the United States, any information compiled or otherwise available to the division whether the same be a matter of public record or information specified by this chapter as not to be released or made public shall be transmitted to said officials or agency of the United States.

Section 10. In accordance with any request duly made by an authorized official or agency of the United States, any information compiled or otherwise available to the division whether the same be a matter of public record or information specified by this chapter as not to be released or made public shall be transmitted to said officials or agency of the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 280, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 280 / Section 3
Proceedings to recover penalties; appointment of counsel
Status: in_force

Section 3. In proceedings in the name of the commonwealth for the recovery of fines, forfeitures or penalties, the whole or any part of which do not enure to the benefit of the commonwealth, the court may, upon motion of the district attorney, appoint an attorney to conduct the cause under his direction; but such attorney so appointed shall have no right to control the cause or receive compensation from the commonwealth.

Section 3. In proceedings in the name of the commonwealth for the recovery of fines, forfeitures or penalties, the whole or any part of which do not enure to the benefit of the commonwealth, the court may, upon motion of the district attorney, appoint an attorney to conduct the cause under his direction; but such attorney so appointed shall have no right to control the cause or receive compensation from the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 3
Transitory actions; enumeration
Status: in_force

Section 3. Every action for rent, use and occupation or breach of covenant shall be considered a transitory action.

Section 3. Every action for rent, use and occupation or breach of covenant shall be considered a transitory action.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 4
Conventions to nominate candidates; dates
Status: in_force

Section 4. No convention to nominate candidates shall be called for or held on a date earlier than four days after the holding of the caucuses for the choice of delegates thereto, and all such conventions shall be called for and held on a date not later than forty-eight hours prior to the hour for filing certificates of nomination as provided in section ten.

Section 4. No convention to nominate candidates shall be called for or held on a date earlier than four days after the holding of the caucuses for the choice of delegates thereto, and all such conventions shall be called for and held on a date not later than forty-eight hours prior to the hour for filing certificates of nomination as provided in section ten.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 23
Ordinances; publication
Status: in_force

Section 23. Every proposed ordinance or loan order, except emergency measures as hereinbefore defined and revenue loan orders, shall be published once in full in at least one newspaper of the city, and in any additional manner that may be provided by ordinance, at least ten days before its final passage, provided, that if any ordinance or proposed ordinance, or codification of ordinances or proposed ordinances, shall exceed in length eight octavo pages of ordinary book print, then, in lieu of the advertising required by this section, the same may be published by the city council in a municipal bulletin or printed pamphlet, and if so published in full at least ten days before its final passage, said publication shall be deemed sufficient without the newspaper publication as herein required.

Section 23. Every proposed ordinance or loan order, except emergency measures as hereinbefore defined and revenue loan orders, shall be published once in full in at least one newspaper of the city, and in any additional manner that may be provided by ordinance, at least ten days before its final passage, provided, that if any ordinance or proposed ordinance, or codification of ordinances or proposed ordinances, shall exceed in length eight octavo pages of ordinary book print, then, in lieu of the advertising required by this section, the same may be published by the city council in a municipal bulletin or printed pamphlet, and if so published in full at least ten days before its final passage, said publication shall be deemed sufficient without the newspaper publication as herein required.