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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 48B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 48B
Establishment of young adult correctional units or designation of correctional officers for the exclusive supervision of young adults placed in care of department or house of correction
Status: in_force

Section 48B. (a) The commissioner or a superintendent of a house of correction may establish young adult correctional units or designate individual corrections officers to exclusively supervise young adults, who are ages 18 to 24, inclusive, and have been placed in the care of the department or house of correction so that these individuals may benefit from age appropriate guidance, targeted interventions, age appropriate programming and a greater degree of individual attention. (b) Officers designated under subsection (a) shall be selected based on their demonstrated experience and commitment to working with young adults and shall perform their services under the direction of the commissioner or superintendent. (c) Officers designated under subsection (a) shall receive specialized training as necessary on working with young adults, which may include: supervising and counseling young adults; psycho-social and behavioral development of young adults; cultural competency; rehabilitation of young adults; educational programs; and relevant community-based services and programs.

Section 48B. (a) The commissioner or a superintendent of a house of correction may establish young adult correctional units or designate individual corrections officers to exclusively supervise young adults, who are ages 18 to 24, inclusive, and have been placed in the care of the department or house of correction so that these individuals may benefit from age appropriate guidance, targeted interventions, age appropriate programming and a greater degree of individual attention.

(b) Officers designated under subsection (a) shall be selected based on their demonstrated experience and commitment to working with young adults and shall perform their services under the direction of the commissioner or superintendent.

(c) Officers designated under subsection (a) shall receive specialized training as necessary on working with young adults, which may include: supervising and counseling young adults; psycho-social and behavioral development of young adults; cultural competency; rehabilitation of young adults; educational programs; and relevant community-based services and programs.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44A, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44A / Section 11
Bonds for construction, etc. of property
Status: in_force

Section 11. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit any city, town or regional school district from applying for authorization to issue qualified bonds pursuant to the terms of this chapter in connection with the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, or improvement of property, notwithstanding that the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, improvement or acquisition was authorized, approved or commenced prior to the effective date of this chapter.

Section 11. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit any city, town or regional school district from applying for authorization to issue qualified bonds pursuant to the terms of this chapter in connection with the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, or improvement of property, notwithstanding that the construction, reconstruction, development, extension, improvement or acquisition was authorized, approved or commenced prior to the effective date of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 138, sec. 10B — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 138 / Section 10B
Authority to declare office of member of board vacant
Status: in_force

Section 10B. The commission shall have authority to declare the office of any member of a licensing board vacant regardless of how he was appointed, if he engages directly or indirectly in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages in the event the local authority fails to act. Any such member affected by action of the commission hereunder shall have the same right of review as is provided in section five in the case of a member removed thereunder.

Section 10B. The commission shall have authority to declare the office of any member of a licensing board vacant regardless of how he was appointed, if he engages directly or indirectly in the manufacture or sale of alcoholic beverages in the event the local authority fails to act. Any such member affected by action of the commission hereunder shall have the same right of review as is provided in section five in the case of a member removed thereunder.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 102E — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 102E
Crime insurance policies
Status: in_force

Section 102E. Any insurance companies authorized to transact business under clause Twelfth of section forty-seven and notifying the commissioner of their participation in a plan approved by the commissioner to succeed the Federal Crime Insurance Program established pursuant to Title VI of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 may join together in a pool or otherwise to provide insurance and issue a policy of insurance for the risks described in said clause Twelfth of said section forty-seven, and in connection therewith shall use the service of a facility or association approved under chapter one hundred and seventy-five C. Any such policy shall be issued in the name of the Massachusetts Crime Insurance Program by such facility or association and any notice, sworn statement or proof of loss which may be required by the provisions of said policy shall be rendered, made or given to said facility or association and such notice, sworn statement or proof of loss so rendered, made or given shall be valid and binding as to all participating insurers. In any action or suit under the policy, service of process shall be made on such facility or association and such service shall be deemed valid and binding service upon all participating insurers. Policies issued by any mutual company under the authority of this section need not conform to the requirements of sections seventy-six, eighty and eighty-one applicable to other policies issued by such companies.

Section 102E. Any insurance companies authorized to transact business under clause Twelfth of section forty-seven and notifying the commissioner of their participation in a plan approved by the commissioner to succeed the Federal Crime Insurance Program established pursuant to Title VI of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 may join together in a pool or otherwise to provide insurance and issue a policy of insurance for the risks described in said clause Twelfth of said section forty-seven, and in connection therewith shall use the service of a facility or association approved under chapter one hundred and seventy-five C. Any such policy shall be issued in the name of the Massachusetts Crime Insurance Program by such facility or association and any notice, sworn statement or proof of loss which may be required by the provisions of said policy shall be rendered, made or given to said facility or association and such notice, sworn statement or proof of loss so rendered, made or given shall be valid and binding as to all participating insurers. In any action or suit under the policy, service of process shall be made on such facility or association and such service shall be deemed valid and binding service upon all participating insurers.

Policies issued by any mutual company under the authority of this section need not conform to the requirements of sections seventy-six, eighty and eighty-one applicable to other policies issued by such companies.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151A / Section 3
Service within and without commonwealth included in ''employment''
Status: in_force

Section 3. The term ''employment'', except in such cases as the context of this chapter otherwise requires, shall include an individual's entire service, performed within, or both within and without the commonwealth, if— (a) the service is localized in the commonwealth. Service shall be deemed to be localized within the commonwealth if the service is performed entirely within the commonwealth, or the service is performed both within and without the commonwealth, but the service performed without the commonwealth is incidental to the individual's service within the commonwealth; for example, is temporary or transitory in nature, or consists of isolated transactions. (b) the service is not localized in any state, but some part of the service is performed in the commonwealth and (1) the individual's base of operations is in the commonwealth or, if there is no base of operations, then the place from which such service is directed or controlled, is within the commonwealth, or (2) the individual's base of operations or place from which such service is directed or controlled is not in any state in which some part of the service is performed, but the individual's residence is in the commonwealth.

Section 3. The term ''employment'', except in such cases as the context of this chapter otherwise requires, shall include an individual's entire service, performed within, or both within and without the commonwealth, if—

(a) the service is localized in the commonwealth. Service shall be deemed to be localized within the commonwealth if the service is performed entirely within the commonwealth, or the service is performed both within and without the commonwealth, but the service performed without the commonwealth is incidental to the individual's service within the commonwealth; for example, is temporary or transitory in nature, or consists of isolated transactions.

(b) the service is not localized in any state, but some part of the service is performed in the commonwealth and (1) the individual's base of operations is in the commonwealth or, if there is no base of operations, then the place from which such service is directed or controlled, is within the commonwealth, or (2) the individual's base of operations or place from which such service is directed or controlled is not in any state in which some part of the service is performed, but the individual's residence is in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 25, sec. 5C — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 25 / Section 5C
Hazardous materials; rail transportation regulations
Status: in_force

Section 5C. The department shall promulgate, in accordance with chapter thirty A, rules and regulations for the transportation by rail of hazardous materials in the commonwealth. Said regulations shall be consistent with any federal regulations in effect.

Section 5C. The department shall promulgate, in accordance with chapter thirty A, rules and regulations for the transportation by rail of hazardous materials in the commonwealth. Said regulations shall be consistent with any federal regulations in effect.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40M, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40M / Section 9
Solicitation of memberships
Status: in_force

Section 9. Except for trustees, officers, directors or salaried employees of a group or its administrator, any person soliciting membership in a property and casualty self-insurance group must be a licensed agent as provided by section sixty-three of chapter one hundred and seventy-five.

Section 9. Except for trustees, officers, directors or salaried employees of a group or its administrator, any person soliciting membership in a property and casualty self-insurance group must be a licensed agent as provided by section sixty-three of chapter one hundred and seventy-five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 108, sec. 46 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 108 / Section 46
Negotiation or transfer of bill when goods not in carrier's possession
Status: in_force

Section 46. A person who with intent to deceive negotiates or transfers for value a bill, knowing that any or all of the goods which by its terms appear to have been received for transportation by the carrier which issued the bill, are not in the possession or control of such carrier, or of a connecting carrier, without disclosing this fact, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one half years, or both.

Section 46. A person who with intent to deceive negotiates or transfers for value a bill, knowing that any or all of the goods which by its terms appear to have been received for transportation by the carrier which issued the bill, are not in the possession or control of such carrier, or of a connecting carrier, without disclosing this fact, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or in a jail or house of correction for not more than two and one half years, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93E, sec. 7B — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93E / Section 7B
Void and unenforceable contracts
Status: in_force

Section 7B. Any contract or part thereof or practice thereunder in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed against public policy and shall be void and unenforceable.

Section 7B. Any contract or part thereof or practice thereunder in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed against public policy and shall be void and unenforceable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 167 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 167
Examination of samples of vinegar; complaint for misbranding or adulteration; hearing
Status: in_force

Section 167. Samples of vinegar taken under authority of law shall be examined by the department of public health or by boards of health of towns. If it then appears that any sample is misbranded or adulterated, the department of public health, or the board of health of a town, as the case may be, need not cause formal complaint to be entered at once, but shall grant the opportunity for a hearing under section one hundred and eighty-nine.

Section 167. Samples of vinegar taken under authority of law shall be examined by the department of public health or by boards of health of towns. If it then appears that any sample is misbranded or adulterated, the department of public health, or the board of health of a town, as the case may be, need not cause formal complaint to be entered at once, but shall grant the opportunity for a hearing under section one hundred and eighty-nine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 12M — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 12M
Abortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or less
Status: in_force

Section 12M. A physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife may perform an abortion consistent with the scope of their practice and license if, in their best medical judgment, the pregnancy has existed for less than 24 weeks.

Section 12M. A physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife may perform an abortion consistent with the scope of their practice and license if, in their best medical judgment, the pregnancy has existed for less than 24 weeks.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 161 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 161
Enforcement of orders of department of public health
Status: in_force

Section 161. Orders made under the preceding section shall be served upon any person selling or offering for sale impure ice, and may be enforced in equity by the supreme judicial or superior court.

Section 161. Orders made under the preceding section shall be served upon any person selling or offering for sale impure ice, and may be enforced in equity by the supreme judicial or superior court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 120F — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 120F
Unauthorized access to computer system; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 120F. Whoever, without authorization, knowingly accesses a computer system by any means, or after gaining access to a computer system by any means knows that such access is not authorized and fails to terminate such access, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than thirty days or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both. The requirement of a password or other authentication to gain access shall constitute notice that access is limited to authorized users.

Section 120F. Whoever, without authorization, knowingly accesses a computer system by any means, or after gaining access to a computer system by any means knows that such access is not authorized and fails to terminate such access, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than thirty days or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both.

The requirement of a password or other authentication to gain access shall constitute notice that access is limited to authorized users.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90F, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90F / Section 5
Operation of commercial vehicles; learner's permits; suspended driving privileges; waivers
Status: in_force

Section 5. (A) Except when driving under a learner's permit to operate a commercial vehicle and accompanied by the holder of a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle valid for the vehicle being driven, no person may drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person holds and is in immediate possession of a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle valid for the vehicle they are driving. (B) No person may operate a commercial motor vehicle while their driving privilege is suspended, revoked, cancelled, subject to a disqualification, or in violation of an out of service order. (C) The registrar may promulgate regulations granting waivers consistent with federal law.

Section 5. (A) Except when driving under a learner's permit to operate a commercial vehicle and accompanied by the holder of a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle valid for the vehicle being driven, no person may drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person holds and is in immediate possession of a license to operate a commercial motor vehicle valid for the vehicle they are driving.

(B) No person may operate a commercial motor vehicle while their driving privilege is suspended, revoked, cancelled, subject to a disqualification, or in violation of an out of service order.

(C) The registrar may promulgate regulations granting waivers consistent with federal law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 125, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 125 / Section 17
Burial of female prisoners
Status: in_force

Section 17. The commissioner may, in behalf of the commonwealth hold not more than one acre of land within the town of Sherborn which may be used for the burial of prisoners who die in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Framingham.

Section 17. The commissioner may, in behalf of the commonwealth hold not more than one acre of land within the town of Sherborn which may be used for the burial of prisoners who die in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Framingham.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 174B, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 174B / Section 10
Club agents; notice of employment or termination; applications, requisites; registration fee
Status: in_force

Section 10. Every automobile club licensed by the commissioner shall, within thirty days of the date of employment of a club agent to sell memberships in the automobile club to the public, file with the commissioner a notice of such employment. Such notice shall have attached thereto an application completed by the club agent and verified by him and shall contain the name, address, age, sex and social security number of such club agent, and also contain proof satisfactory to the commissioner that such applicant is of good reputation and that he has received training from the club or is otherwise qualified in the field of automobile club service contracts, and the laws of this commonwealth pertaining thereto. Upon termination of any club agent's employment by an automobile club, the automobile club shall within thirty days thereafter notify the commissioner of such termination. Notifications and applications shall be upon such forms as the commissioner may prescribe. The registration fee for club agents shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven and such registration shall be renewable on April first of each year unless sooner revoked or suspended.

Section 10. Every automobile club licensed by the commissioner shall, within thirty days of the date of employment of a club agent to sell memberships in the automobile club to the public, file with the commissioner a notice of such employment. Such notice shall have attached thereto an application completed by the club agent and verified by him and shall contain the name, address, age, sex and social security number of such club agent, and also contain proof satisfactory to the commissioner that such applicant is of good reputation and that he has received training from the club or is otherwise qualified in the field of automobile club service contracts, and the laws of this commonwealth pertaining thereto. Upon termination of any club agent's employment by an automobile club, the automobile club shall within thirty days thereafter notify the commissioner of such termination. Notifications and applications shall be upon such forms as the commissioner may prescribe. The registration fee for club agents shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven and such registration shall be renewable on April first of each year unless sooner revoked or suspended.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30, sec. 31 — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30 / Section 31
Printing, binding and procuring stationery for commonwealth offices and departments
Status: in_force

Section 31. The printing, binding and procuring of stationery for the use of the several offices and departments of the commonwealth shall be under the direction of the heads of said offices or departments and shall be approved by them.

Section 31. The printing, binding and procuring of stationery for the use of the several offices and departments of the commonwealth shall be under the direction of the heads of said offices or departments and shall be approved by them.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 147, sec. 17D — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 147 / Section 17D
Annual convention of Massachusetts Police Association
Status: in_force

Section 17D. Members of police departments shall be excused from duty and from attendance at a police station or other place for two days without loss of pay while in attendance as an official delegate at the annual convention of the Massachusetts Police Association held within the commonwealth.

Section 17D. Members of police departments shall be excused from duty and from attendance at a police station or other place for two days without loss of pay while in attendance as an official delegate at the annual convention of the Massachusetts Police Association held within the commonwealth.