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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 83 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 83
County or municipal tuberculosis institutions; conveyance to commonwealth
Status: in_force

Section 83. Where a county or municipal institution is operating for the care and treatment of tuberculosis patients and the county commissioners or officers in charge of the municipal institution determine that it is no longer feasible to continue the institution as a county or municipal responsibility or to liquidate it, the commissioners or other authorized officers may with the approval of the commissioner of public health convey to the commonwealth the institution and so much of the estate on which it is situated as is used for the purposes of the institution and also the personal property owned by the county or municipality and held or used for the purposes of the institution. The commissioner of public health is hereby authorized to accept, subject to appropriation, such conveyance in the name and behalf of the commonwealth if at the time such offer of conveyance is made he determines that it is in the best interests of the commonwealth to accept such conveyance.

Section 83. Where a county or municipal institution is operating for the care and treatment of tuberculosis patients and the county commissioners or officers in charge of the municipal institution determine that it is no longer feasible to continue the institution as a county or municipal responsibility or to liquidate it, the commissioners or other authorized officers may with the approval of the commissioner of public health convey to the commonwealth the institution and so much of the estate on which it is situated as is used for the purposes of the institution and also the personal property owned by the county or municipality and held or used for the purposes of the institution. The commissioner of public health is hereby authorized to accept, subject to appropriation, such conveyance in the name and behalf of the commonwealth if at the time such offer of conveyance is made he determines that it is in the best interests of the commonwealth to accept such conveyance.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15ZZZZZZ — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15ZZZZZZ
Right Whale Day
Status: in_force

Section 15ZZZZZZ. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart April 24th as Right Whale Day to promote the preservation of the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Section 15ZZZZZZ. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart April 24th as Right Whale Day to promote the preservation of the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 42 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 42
Work by employees of commonwealth on day work basis
Status: in_force

Section 42. So far as possible, all work by laborers, workmen and mechanics employed by the commonwealth or by any officer, department, board or commission on behalf of the commonwealth, shall be on the day work basis.

Section 42. So far as possible, all work by laborers, workmen and mechanics employed by the commonwealth or by any officer, department, board or commission on behalf of the commonwealth, shall be on the day work basis.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 124I — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 124I
Penalties
Status: in_force

Section 124I. Any company found by the department to have wilfully violated sections one hundred and twenty-four A to one hundred and twenty-four H, inclusive, shall be assessed a penalty after a hearing by the department, in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars.

Section 124I. Any company found by the department to have wilfully violated sections one hundred and twenty-four A to one hundred and twenty-four H, inclusive, shall be assessed a penalty after a hearing by the department, in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, sec. 33 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 152 / Section 33
Burial expenses
Status: in_force

Section 33. In all cases, the insurer shall pay the reasonable expenses of burial, not exceeding 8 times the average weekly wage in the commonwealth as determined pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29 of chapter 151A.

Section 33. In all cases, the insurer shall pay the reasonable expenses of burial, not exceeding 8 times the average weekly wage in the commonwealth as determined pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29 of chapter 151A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 51, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 51 / Section 6
Street lists
Status: in_force

Section 6. Except in any city or town as to which it is otherwise provided by special law, the registrars on or before April fifteenth in each year, shall prepare lists containing the names and addresses of all persons seventeen years of age or older listed by them under section four for the current year. Such lists shall be arranged in cities by streets, and in towns by streets or alphabetically by the names of the persons listed, and in cities and in towns of over five thousand inhabitants according to the latest national census, by the smallest subdivision of the city or town for the purpose of voting. On or before June fifteenth in each year, the registrars in all cities and towns shall cause a sufficient number of such lists to be printed, typed or mimeographed so as to furnish, free of charge, such lists, upon request, to all duly organized political committees and to all political candidates of the various districts in which the city or town is located. Such lists shall be made available by the registrars to business organizations and other nonpolitical committees and organizations at a fee to be determined by said registrars, and any such person or authorized representative of an organization or committee obtaining such list shall sign a log, maintained by the city or town clerk, placing in such log their names and addresses.

Section 6. Except in any city or town as to which it is otherwise provided by special law, the registrars on or before April fifteenth in each year, shall prepare lists containing the names and addresses of all persons seventeen years of age or older listed by them under section four for the current year. Such lists shall be arranged in cities by streets, and in towns by streets or alphabetically by the names of the persons listed, and in cities and in towns of over five thousand inhabitants according to the latest national census, by the smallest subdivision of the city or town for the purpose of voting. On or before June fifteenth in each year, the registrars in all cities and towns shall cause a sufficient number of such lists to be printed, typed or mimeographed so as to furnish, free of charge, such lists, upon request, to all duly organized political committees and to all political candidates of the various districts in which the city or town is located. Such lists shall be made available by the registrars to business organizations and other nonpolitical committees and organizations at a fee to be determined by said registrars, and any such person or authorized representative of an organization or committee obtaining such list shall sign a log, maintained by the city or town clerk, placing in such log their names and addresses.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 88 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 88
Registration of judgment
Status: in_force

Section 88. If judgment is entered for the plaintiff or demandant in a real action affecting registered land, except in ejectment, and actions under chapter two hundred and thirty-nine relative to terms of less than seven years, such judgment shall be entitled to registration on presentation of a certificate of the entry thereof from the clerk of the court where the action is pending to the assistant recorder, who shall enter a memorandum upon the certificate of title of the land to which such judgment relates. If the judgment does not apply to all the land described in the certificate of title, the certificate of the clerk and the memorandum entered by the assistant recorder shall contain a description of the land affected by the judgment.

Section 88. If judgment is entered for the plaintiff or demandant in a real action affecting registered land, except in ejectment, and actions under chapter two hundred and thirty-nine relative to terms of less than seven years, such judgment shall be entitled to registration on presentation of a certificate of the entry thereof from the clerk of the court where the action is pending to the assistant recorder, who shall enter a memorandum upon the certificate of title of the land to which such judgment relates. If the judgment does not apply to all the land described in the certificate of title, the certificate of the clerk and the memorandum entered by the assistant recorder shall contain a description of the land affected by the judgment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 22
Orders of notice; power of clerk to issue
Status: in_force

Section 22. A clerk of the courts may issue any order of notice upon any complaint or other proceeding in a civil action which might be issued by court; but the court or a justice thereof may cause additional notice to be given.

Section 22. A clerk of the courts may issue any order of notice upon any complaint or other proceeding in a civil action which might be issued by court; but the court or a justice thereof may cause additional notice to be given.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 253, sec. 45A — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 253 / Section 45A
Construction or alteration of dams; permit approval
Status: in_force

Section 45A. No person shall construct or materially alter a dam without applying for and receiving permit approval from the department. The approved permit shall be recorded at the registry of deeds in the county where the dam lies prior to commencement of construction. The application for a permit shall be made on such form or forms as prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall be accompanied by plans, specifications and related documents certified by a registered professional civil engineer. The commissioner shall approve or deny an application within 60 days after receipt. Construction of the dam shall be performed under the supervision of a registered professional civil engineer retained by the applicant and shall conform with the permit and its accompanying plans, specifications and related documents. The commissioner may require the engineer to submit periodic construction reports and drawings upon completion. If, after investigation of such periodic construction reports, the commissioner determines that construction does not conform to such plans and specifications, the commissioner may order the discontinuance of the project until such time as he is satisfied that the work shall be performed in accordance with such plans. The engineer shall certify, upon completion of the work, that the dam has been constructed in accordance with the permit.

Section 45A. No person shall construct or materially alter a dam without applying for and receiving permit approval from the department. The approved permit shall be recorded at the registry of deeds in the county where the dam lies prior to commencement of construction. The application for a permit shall be made on such form or forms as prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall be accompanied by plans, specifications and related documents certified by a registered professional civil engineer. The commissioner shall approve or deny an application within 60 days after receipt. Construction of the dam shall be performed under the supervision of a registered professional civil engineer retained by the applicant and shall conform with the permit and its accompanying plans, specifications and related documents. The commissioner may require the engineer to submit periodic construction reports and drawings upon completion. If, after investigation of such periodic construction reports, the commissioner determines that construction does not conform to such plans and specifications, the commissioner may order the discontinuance of the project until such time as he is satisfied that the work shall be performed in accordance with such plans. The engineer shall certify, upon completion of the work, that the dam has been constructed in accordance with the permit.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21, sec. 63 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21 / Section 63
Surveys, soundings, drillings or examinations
Status: in_force

Section 63. Whenever the department deems it necessary to make surveys, soundings, drillings or examinations to obtain information for or to expedite the construction of its watershed system, parks, recreational facilities or other projects under its jurisdiction, the department, its authorized agents or employees, may, after due notice by registered or certified mail, enter upon any lands, waters and premises in the commonwealth for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, drillings and examinations as they may deem necessary or convenient for the purposes of this section, and such entry shall not be deemed a trespass nor shall an entry for such purposes be deemed an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may then be pending. The department shall make reimbursement for any injury or actual damage resulting to such lands, waters and premises caused by any act of its authorized agents or employees and shall, so far as possible, restore such lands to the same condition as prior to the making of such surveys, soundings, drillings or examinations.

Section 63. Whenever the department deems it necessary to make surveys, soundings, drillings or examinations to obtain information for or to expedite the construction of its watershed system, parks, recreational facilities or other projects under its jurisdiction, the department, its authorized agents or employees, may, after due notice by registered or certified mail, enter upon any lands, waters and premises in the commonwealth for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, drillings and examinations as they may deem necessary or convenient for the purposes of this section, and such entry shall not be deemed a trespass nor shall an entry for such purposes be deemed an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may then be pending. The department shall make reimbursement for any injury or actual damage resulting to such lands, waters and premises caused by any act of its authorized agents or employees and shall, so far as possible, restore such lands to the same condition as prior to the making of such surveys, soundings, drillings or examinations.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 215 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 215
Perfusionists; revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license; refusal to renew; discipline of licensee
Status: in_force

Section 215. The board may deny or refuse to renew a license or, after a hearing pursuant to chapter 30A, revoke, suspend or cancel the license or place on probation, reprimand, censure or otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof satisfactory to a majority of the board that the person: (a) has obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception; (b) has been convicted of a felony under state or federal law, or committed any other offense involving moral turpitude; (c) has been adjudged mentally ill or incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction; (d) has used drugs or intoxicating liquors to the extent which adversely affects his practice; (e) has engaged in unethical or unprofessional conduct including, but not limited to, willful acts, negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice; (f) has violated any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board; or (g) has been refused issuance or been disciplined in connection with a license issued by any other state or country.

Section 215. The board may deny or refuse to renew a license or, after a hearing pursuant to chapter 30A, revoke, suspend or cancel the license or place on probation, reprimand, censure or otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof satisfactory to a majority of the board that the person:

(a) has obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception;

(b) has been convicted of a felony under state or federal law, or committed any other offense involving moral turpitude;

(c) has been adjudged mentally ill or incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(d) has used drugs or intoxicating liquors to the extent which adversely affects his practice;

(e) has engaged in unethical or unprofessional conduct including, but not limited to, willful acts, negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice;

(f) has violated any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board; or

(g) has been refused issuance or been disciplined in connection with a license issued by any other state or country.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 122 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 122
Improvement fund
Status: in_force

Section 122. The company shall provide an improvement fund of an amount required by the department but not exceeding five per cent of the capital investment. Such fund may be raised by the issue of bonds or stock or preferred stock. It shall be fully subscribed within sixty days after determination of the capital investment of the company, and shall be paid in from time to time, as required, by a plan of gradual improvement to be approved by the department.

Section 122. The company shall provide an improvement fund of an amount required by the department but not exceeding five per cent of the capital investment. Such fund may be raised by the issue of bonds or stock or preferred stock. It shall be fully subscribed within sixty days after determination of the capital investment of the company, and shall be paid in from time to time, as required, by a plan of gradual improvement to be approved by the department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 143 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 143
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; license renewal; fee
Status: in_force

Section 143. A licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist or certified speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant shall apply to the board every 2 years on dates determined by the board for renewal of such license or certificate and shall pay to the board a fee which shall be set by the secretary of administration and finance.

Section 143. A licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist or certified speech-language pathology assistant or audiology assistant shall apply to the board every 2 years on dates determined by the board for renewal of such license or certificate and shall pay to the board a fee which shall be set by the secretary of administration and finance.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 217, sec. 35B — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 217 / Section 35B
Assistant registers, judicial case managers and administrative deputy assistants; salaries
Status: in_force

Section 35B. The salaries of first assistant registers, judicial case managers and administrative deputy assistants of the probate and family court department shall be 83.5 per cent of the salary of the registers pursuant to section 35A and shall be paid by the commonwealth. The salaries of assistant registers and assistant judicial case managers shall be 77 per cent of the salary of the registers of the department pursuant to section 35A and shall be paid, subject to appropriation, by the commonwealth. The first assistant registers, assistant registers, judicial case managers and assistant judicial case managers of probate shall devote their entire time during business hours to their respective duties and shall not directly or indirectly engage in the practice of law.

Section 35B. The salaries of first assistant registers, judicial case managers and administrative deputy assistants of the probate and family court department shall be 83.5 per cent of the salary of the registers pursuant to section 35A and shall be paid by the commonwealth. The salaries of assistant registers and assistant judicial case managers shall be 77 per cent of the salary of the registers of the department pursuant to section 35A and shall be paid, subject to appropriation, by the commonwealth.

The first assistant registers, assistant registers, judicial case managers and assistant judicial case managers of probate shall devote their entire time during business hours to their respective duties and shall not directly or indirectly engage in the practice of law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 255, sec. 31B — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 255 / Section 31B
Spinners and others; enforcement
Status: in_force

Section 31B. If any part of the amount for which goods are held under said lien remains unpaid for a period of ten days after the earliest item of said amount becomes due and payable, the lienor may sell said goods at public auction, first publishing a notice of the time and place of said sale once in each of two successive weeks in a newspaper published in the town, if any, otherwise in the county, in which said goods are situated, the last publication to be not less than five days prior to the sale and, if the residence or business address of the owner of said goods is known or can be ascertained, sending by registered mail a copy of such notice to said owner at such address at least five days before the day of sale; provided, that if said goods are readily divisible, no more thereof shall be so sold than is necessary to discharge the underlying indebtedness and cover the expenses of the sale. The proceeds of said sale shall be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and said expenses and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the owner or person entitled thereto. The remedy herein provided to enforce said lien shall be in addition to any other provided by law.

Section 31B. If any part of the amount for which goods are held under said lien remains unpaid for a period of ten days after the earliest item of said amount becomes due and payable, the lienor may sell said goods at public auction, first publishing a notice of the time and place of said sale once in each of two successive weeks in a newspaper published in the town, if any, otherwise in the county, in which said goods are situated, the last publication to be not less than five days prior to the sale and, if the residence or business address of the owner of said goods is known or can be ascertained, sending by registered mail a copy of such notice to said owner at such address at least five days before the day of sale; provided, that if said goods are readily divisible, no more thereof shall be so sold than is necessary to discharge the underlying indebtedness and cover the expenses of the sale. The proceeds of said sale shall be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and said expenses and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the owner or person entitled thereto. The remedy herein provided to enforce said lien shall be in addition to any other provided by law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176O, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176O / Section 17
Regulations; promulgation
Status: in_force

Section 17. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations to enforce sections 2 to 12, inclusive. The health policy commission shall promulgate regulations to enforce sections 13, 14, 15 and 16.

Section 17. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations to enforce sections 2 to 12, inclusive. The health policy commission shall promulgate regulations to enforce sections 13, 14, 15 and 16.