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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 24B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 24B
Standards for schools of pharmacy; certificates of approval; courses
Status: in_force

Section 24B. The board shall forthwith establish standards to be met by schools or colleges of pharmacy and when, in the opinion of the board, such standards have been met by any school or college of pharmacy, a certificate of approval shall be awarded to such approved school or college of pharmacy; provided, that if at any time such approved school or college of pharmacy has, in the opinion of the board, lowered its standards below that established by the board, such certificate, after notice and hearing, may be revoked by the board. No person, school or college of pharmacy or other institution of learning shall establish, conduct or offer any course in pharmacy for residents or non-residents of the commonwealth unless and until such course meets the standards established by the board under authority of this section. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

Section 24B. The board shall forthwith establish standards to be met by schools or colleges of pharmacy and when, in the opinion of the board, such standards have been met by any school or college of pharmacy, a certificate of approval shall be awarded to such approved school or college of pharmacy; provided, that if at any time such approved school or college of pharmacy has, in the opinion of the board, lowered its standards below that established by the board, such certificate, after notice and hearing, may be revoked by the board. No person, school or college of pharmacy or other institution of learning shall establish, conduct or offer any course in pharmacy for residents or non-residents of the commonwealth unless and until such course meets the standards established by the board under authority of this section. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 272 / Section 12
Procuring person to practice, or enter a place for, prostitution; employment office procuring person
Status: in_force

Section 12. Whoever knowingly procures, entices, sends, or aids or abets in procuring, enticing or sending, a person to practice prostitution, or to enter as an inmate or a servant a house of ill fame or other place resorted to for prostitution, whether within or without the commonwealth, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than two years. Whoever as a proprietor or keeper of an employment agency, either personally or through an agent or employee, procures or sends a person to enter as aforesaid a house of ill fame or other place resorted to for prostitution, the character of which on reasonable inquiry could have been ascertained by him, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.

Section 12. Whoever knowingly procures, entices, sends, or aids or abets in procuring, enticing or sending, a person to practice prostitution, or to enter as an inmate or a servant a house of ill fame or other place resorted to for prostitution, whether within or without the commonwealth, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than two years. Whoever as a proprietor or keeper of an employment agency, either personally or through an agent or employee, procures or sends a person to enter as aforesaid a house of ill fame or other place resorted to for prostitution, the character of which on reasonable inquiry could have been ascertained by him, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 98 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 98
Notice of intention by materialman; filing; fee
Status: in_force

Section 98. A person shall not have such right of action for materials furnished, unless, before beginning to furnish them, he files in the office of the clerk of the city or town where any of the materials are to be furnished a written notice of his intention to claim such right, in the manner provided for filing the statement named in the following section, and pays to said clerk the fee provided by clause (59) of section thirty-four of chapter two hundred and sixty-two.

Section 98. A person shall not have such right of action for materials furnished, unless, before beginning to furnish them, he files in the office of the clerk of the city or town where any of the materials are to be furnished a written notice of his intention to claim such right, in the manner provided for filing the statement named in the following section, and pays to said clerk the fee provided by clause (59) of section thirty-four of chapter two hundred and sixty-two.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 79 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 79
Hindering inspectors, supervisors of attendance or department representatives; refusal of admittance or to give information
Status: in_force

Section 79. Any person who hinders or delays any authorized inspector or supervisor of attendance in the performance of his duties, or who refuses to admit to or locks out any such inspector or supervisor from any place which such inspector or other authorized representative of the department or supervisor is authorized to inspect, or who refuses to give to such inspector or other authorized representative of the department or supervisor such information as may be required for the proper enforcement of the provisions of, or any rule or regulation adopted under this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than two hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.

Section 79. Any person who hinders or delays any authorized inspector or supervisor of attendance in the performance of his duties, or who refuses to admit to or locks out any such inspector or supervisor from any place which such inspector or other authorized representative of the department or supervisor is authorized to inspect, or who refuses to give to such inspector or other authorized representative of the department or supervisor such information as may be required for the proper enforcement of the provisions of, or any rule or regulation adopted under this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than two hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 120 / Section 9
Rogers fund
Status: in_force

Section 9. The superintendent of the industrial school for girls, under the direction of the commissioner of youth services, shall purchase books with the income and profits and according to the terms of the donation of Henry B. Rogers.

Section 9. The superintendent of the industrial school for girls, under the direction of the commissioner of youth services, shall purchase books with the income and profits and according to the terms of the donation of Henry B. Rogers.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 62N — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 62N
Inspection of schools; report; audit
Status: in_force

Section 62N. There shall be a thorough inspection of the school by two of the trustees thereof monthly, and by a majority of them quarterly, and by all of them semi-annually, and after each inspection a written report of the state of the institution shall be drawn up. The treasurer shall present his report at said annual meeting and the trustees shall then audit it. The commissioner shall make an annual report of the acts of the trustees.

Section 62N. There shall be a thorough inspection of the school by two of the trustees thereof monthly, and by a majority of them quarterly, and by all of them semi-annually, and after each inspection a written report of the state of the institution shall be drawn up. The treasurer shall present his report at said annual meeting and the trustees shall then audit it. The commissioner shall make an annual report of the acts of the trustees.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93G, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93G / Section 8
Consumer warranties; claims
Status: in_force

Section 8. Whenever a supplier and a dealer enter into an agreement providing consumer warranties, the supplier shall pay any warranty claim made for warranty parts and service within thirty days after its receipt and approval. The supplier shall approve or disapprove a warranty claim within thirty days after its receipt. If a claim is not specifically disapproved in writing thirty days after its receipt, it shall be deemed to be approved and payment shall be made by the supplier within thirty days.

Section 8. Whenever a supplier and a dealer enter into an agreement providing consumer warranties, the supplier shall pay any warranty claim made for warranty parts and service within thirty days after its receipt and approval. The supplier shall approve or disapprove a warranty claim within thirty days after its receipt. If a claim is not specifically disapproved in writing thirty days after its receipt, it shall be deemed to be approved and payment shall be made by the supplier within thirty days.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 44A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 44A
Receptacles for cremated remains; caskets
Status: in_force

Section 44A. The body of a deceased person to be cremated shall be contained in a suitable receptacle; provided, however, that a casket shall not be used for such cremation unless such use has been requested by a person lawfully entitled to the custody and control of such body.

Section 44A. The body of a deceased person to be cremated shall be contained in a suitable receptacle; provided, however, that a casket shall not be used for such cremation unless such use has been requested by a person lawfully entitled to the custody and control of such body.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 247, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 247 / Section 6
Judgment for plaintiff
Status: in_force

Section 6. If the court finds that the beasts were unlawfully taken or distrained, the plaintiff shall have judgment for damages caused by such taking and detaining and for costs.

Section 6. If the court finds that the beasts were unlawfully taken or distrained, the plaintiff shall have judgment for damages caused by such taking and detaining and for costs.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 233, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 233 / Section 7
Witnesses before executive council
Status: in_force

Section 7. Witnesses may be summoned to attend and testify at a hearing before the executive council, or a committee thereof, as to matters within its authority. They shall be summoned in the same manner, be paid the same fees and in the same manner, and be subject to the same penalties for default, as witnesses before the general court.

Section 7. Witnesses may be summoned to attend and testify at a hearing before the executive council, or a committee thereof, as to matters within its authority. They shall be summoned in the same manner, be paid the same fees and in the same manner, and be subject to the same penalties for default, as witnesses before the general court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185C, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185C / Section 16
Housing specialists
Status: in_force

Section 16. The first justice of a particular housing court may appoint, subject to appropriation and subject to the approval of the chief justice of the housing court department, such number of housing specialists as he may from time to time determine. Said first justice may designate one of them as chief housing specialist for the court. All housing specialists shall hold office at the pleasure of said chief justice, subject, however, to retirement under the provisions of any applicable general or special law relative to retirement systems. All housing specialists shall be knowledgeable in the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of dwelling units; the problems of landlord and tenant as they pertain to dwelling units; the types of funds and services available to assist landlords and tenants in the financing and resolution of such problems; the federal and state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of such units; and the financing and resolution of such problems. The housing specialists shall have such powers and perform such duties as said chief justice shall from time to time prescribe. Every housing specialist shall be sworn by the chief justice of the housing court, who shall, upon administering the oath, forthwith make return of such act with the date thereof to the state secretary.

Section 16. The first justice of a particular housing court may appoint, subject to appropriation and subject to the approval of the chief justice of the housing court department, such number of housing specialists as he may from time to time determine. Said first justice may designate one of them as chief housing specialist for the court. All housing specialists shall hold office at the pleasure of said chief justice, subject, however, to retirement under the provisions of any applicable general or special law relative to retirement systems. All housing specialists shall be knowledgeable in the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of dwelling units; the problems of landlord and tenant as they pertain to dwelling units; the types of funds and services available to assist landlords and tenants in the financing and resolution of such problems; the federal and state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of such units; and the financing and resolution of such problems. The housing specialists shall have such powers and perform such duties as said chief justice shall from time to time prescribe. Every housing specialist shall be sworn by the chief justice of the housing court, who shall, upon administering the oath, forthwith make return of such act with the date thereof to the state secretary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 180 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 180
Violation of chapter provisions with no specific penalty
Status: in_force

Section 180. Whoever violates a provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is provided shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.

Section 180. Whoever violates a provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is provided shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 126A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 126A
Impersonating an officer or servant of a gas or electric company; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 126A. Whoever falsely assumes, pretends to be or holds himself out as an officer or servant of a gas or electric company for the purpose of gaining access to any premises shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 126A. Whoever falsely assumes, pretends to be or holds himself out as an officer or servant of a gas or electric company for the purpose of gaining access to any premises shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 166, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 166 / Section 25
Underground telegraph, telephone or television lines; regulations
Status: in_force

Section 25. The selectmen may, within their towns, permit telegraph, telephone or television lines to be laid under any public way or place, and may establish reasonable regulations for the erection and maintenance of all lines for the transmission of intelligence by telegraph, telephone or television, or for the transmission of electricity for light, or for heat or power except for the use of street railway companies, by every person having authority to place such structures in or under public ways or places, including all lines owned or used by said towns. Regulations established by a city hereunder shall be made by ordinance.

Section 25. The selectmen may, within their towns, permit telegraph, telephone or television lines to be laid under any public way or place, and may establish reasonable regulations for the erection and maintenance of all lines for the transmission of intelligence by telegraph, telephone or television, or for the transmission of electricity for light, or for heat or power except for the use of street railway companies, by every person having authority to place such structures in or under public ways or places, including all lines owned or used by said towns. Regulations established by a city hereunder shall be made by ordinance.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 105, sec. 58 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 105 / Section 58
Issuance of receipt not stating fact of ownership
Status: in_force

Section 58. If there are deposited with or held by a warehouseman goods of which he is owner, either solely or jointly or in common with others, such warehouseman, or any of his officers, agents or servants, who, knowing such ownership, issues or aids in issuing a negotiable receipt for such goods which does not state such ownership, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

Section 58. If there are deposited with or held by a warehouseman goods of which he is owner, either solely or jointly or in common with others, such warehouseman, or any of his officers, agents or servants, who, knowing such ownership, issues or aids in issuing a negotiable receipt for such goods which does not state such ownership, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118E, sec. 23A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118E / Section 23A
Financial institutions; request for deposit and withdrawal records; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 23A. Upon written request signed by an authorized employee or agent of the division, the treasurer of a financial institution shall provide, without charge, the deposit and withdrawal records of the preceding 5 years for an applicant for or recipient of medical assistance under this chapter to any authorized employee or agent of the division or to the applicant or recipient. A treasurer who unreasonably refuses to provide these records within the time limit provided in the request or who willfully provides false information in the reply shall forfeit $50 to the commonwealth. For the purposes of this section, ''financial institution'' shall mean a national bank, federal savings bank, federal savings and loan association or federal credit union, if such bank, association or credit union is authorized to transact business and has its main office or a branch office in the commonwealth; or a trust company, credit union, co-operative bank or savings bank, if such company, credit union or bank is organized and exists under the laws of the commonwealth or any other state of the United States or is otherwise authorized to do business in the commonwealth and has its main office or a branch office in the commonwealth; or a benefit association, insurance company or safe deposit company authorized to do business in the commonwealth.

Section 23A. Upon written request signed by an authorized employee or agent of the division, the treasurer of a financial institution shall provide, without charge, the deposit and withdrawal records of the preceding 5 years for an applicant for or recipient of medical assistance under this chapter to any authorized employee or agent of the division or to the applicant or recipient. A treasurer who unreasonably refuses to provide these records within the time limit provided in the request or who willfully provides false information in the reply shall forfeit $50 to the commonwealth.

For the purposes of this section, ''financial institution'' shall mean a national bank, federal savings bank, federal savings and loan association or federal credit union, if such bank, association or credit union is authorized to transact business and has its main office or a branch office in the commonwealth; or a trust company, credit union, co-operative bank or savings bank, if such company, credit union or bank is organized and exists under the laws of the commonwealth or any other state of the United States or is otherwise authorized to do business in the commonwealth and has its main office or a branch office in the commonwealth; or a benefit association, insurance company or safe deposit company authorized to do business in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 54 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 54
Replevin; liability of plaintiff for value
Status: in_force

Section 54. If there is judgment for a return of the property so replevied, the plaintiff in replevin and his sureties shall be liable for the whole of the property or the value thereof, although the attachment for which it is finally held was made after the property was replevied.

Section 54. If there is judgment for a return of the property so replevied, the plaintiff in replevin and his sureties shall be liable for the whole of the property or the value thereof, although the attachment for which it is finally held was made after the property was replevied.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 166A, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 166A / Section 13
Renewal of licenses; forms; requisite information
Status: in_force

Section 13. Any license issued hereunder may be renewed after hearing by the issuing authority for additional periods each not to exceed ten years. An application for renewal shall be on forms to be prescribed by the department. Such forms shall set forth such facts as the department may prescribe as to the citizenship and character of the applicant for renewal, and its financial, technical, and other qualifications to operate the system, and complete information as to its principals and ultimate beneficial owners, including in the case of corporations, all stockholders both nominal and beneficial owning one per cent or more of the issued and outstanding stock, and in the case of unincorporated associations, all members and ultimate beneficial owners however designated, in order that the applicant for renewal shall make full disclosure as to its true ownership and as to the source of funds to be used for operation of the system.

Section 13. Any license issued hereunder may be renewed after hearing by the issuing authority for additional periods each not to exceed ten years. An application for renewal shall be on forms to be prescribed by the department. Such forms shall set forth such facts as the department may prescribe as to the citizenship and character of the applicant for renewal, and its financial, technical, and other qualifications to operate the system, and complete information as to its principals and ultimate beneficial owners, including in the case of corporations, all stockholders both nominal and beneficial owning one per cent or more of the issued and outstanding stock, and in the case of unincorporated associations, all members and ultimate beneficial owners however designated, in order that the applicant for renewal shall make full disclosure as to its true ownership and as to the source of funds to be used for operation of the system.