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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 144 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 144
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; qualifications for license
Status: in_force

Section 144. To be eligible for license by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, an applicant shall: (1) be of good moral character, (2) possess at a minimum (a) a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and (b) a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology granted by an educational institution which incorporates academic course work and the minimum hours of supervised training required by the national certifying body for speech-language pathology and audiology, (3) have completed the period of supervised professional practice in the area in which the license is being sought required by the national certifying body for speech-language pathology and audiology, (4) pass an examination approved by the board except that such examination may be waived by the board for applicants who hold a current and valid certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology or audiology from the national certifying body for speech-language pathology and audiology.

Section 144. To be eligible for license by the board as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, an applicant shall:

(1) be of good moral character,

(2) possess at a minimum (a) a bachelor's degree or its equivalent and (b) a master's degree or its equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology or audiology granted by an educational institution which incorporates academic course work and the minimum hours of supervised training required by the national certifying body for speech-language pathology and audiology,

(3) have completed the period of supervised professional practice in the area in which the license is being sought required by the national certifying body for speech-language pathology and audiology,

(4) pass an examination approved by the board except that such examination may be waived by the board for applicants who hold a current and valid certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology or audiology from the national certifying body for speech-language pathology and audiology.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 129, sec. 31A — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 129 / Section 31A
Shipping or delivering tuberculin within commonwealth; statement as to use; application to common carriers
Status: in_force

Section 31A. Every person who, himself or by his servant or agent, ships from a place within the commonwealth or otherwise delivers any tuberculin to a person within the commonwealth shall forthwith file with the director a written statement containing the name and address of the person to whom the same was shipped or delivered as aforesaid and the quantity thereof. Every person receiving tuberculin for use in connection with domestic animals shall forthwith after such use file with the director a written statement containing the name and address of the person whose cattle have been tested with such tuberculin and of the person from whom the same was received, together with records of said test upon blanks furnished by the director. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars. This section shall not apply to common carriers, their servants or agents.

Section 31A. Every person who, himself or by his servant or agent, ships from a place within the commonwealth or otherwise delivers any tuberculin to a person within the commonwealth shall forthwith file with the director a written statement containing the name and address of the person to whom the same was shipped or delivered as aforesaid and the quantity thereof. Every person receiving tuberculin for use in connection with domestic animals shall forthwith after such use file with the director a written statement containing the name and address of the person whose cattle have been tested with such tuberculin and of the person from whom the same was received, together with records of said test upon blanks furnished by the director. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars. This section shall not apply to common carriers, their servants or agents.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 124 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 124
Determination of questions of law by full court on appeal
Status: in_force

Section 124. Whenever a question in dispute at the trial of an issue of fact in any civil action depends upon the decision of a question of law, the appeals court or the full bench of the supreme judicial court, upon appeal may, if satisfied that it has before it all the facts necessary for determining the question in dispute, direct that judgment be entered or that such other action be taken as shall accord with the determination of such court; or if either court shall be of the opinion that it has not before it sufficient facts to determine said question, it may direct such issues or questions as it shall think proper to be tried before a jury if the case be a jury case, or otherwise before a judge, and may direct in the alternative the action to be taken upon the verdict or finding. When any such question of law shall arise in a trial, the judge shall, by leaving appropriate questions to the jury, or by his own findings where the trial is without a jury ascertain so far as is practicable all the facts both as to liability and damages necessary on any theory of the law to enable an appellate court to make the proper final disposition of the case, unless in the opinion of the court such a course is inexpedient under the circumstances of the case.

Section 124. Whenever a question in dispute at the trial of an issue of fact in any civil action depends upon the decision of a question of law, the appeals court or the full bench of the supreme judicial court, upon appeal may, if satisfied that it has before it all the facts necessary for determining the question in dispute, direct that judgment be entered or that such other action be taken as shall accord with the determination of such court; or if either court shall be of the opinion that it has not before it sufficient facts to determine said question, it may direct such issues or questions as it shall think proper to be tried before a jury if the case be a jury case, or otherwise before a judge, and may direct in the alternative the action to be taken upon the verdict or finding. When any such question of law shall arise in a trial, the judge shall, by leaving appropriate questions to the jury, or by his own findings where the trial is without a jury ascertain so far as is practicable all the facts both as to liability and damages necessary on any theory of the law to enable an appellate court to make the proper final disposition of the case, unless in the opinion of the court such a course is inexpedient under the circumstances of the case.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 277, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 277 / Section 32
Continuing offenses
Status: in_force

Section 32. An allegation that a crime was committed or that certain acts were done during a certain period of time next before the finding of the indictment shall be a sufficient allegation that the crime alleged was committed or that the acts alleged were done on divers days and times within that period.

Section 32. An allegation that a crime was committed or that certain acts were done during a certain period of time next before the finding of the indictment shall be a sufficient allegation that the crime alleged was committed or that the acts alleged were done on divers days and times within that period.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 102 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 102
Docket entries on taking appeal
Status: in_force

Section 102. When such appeal is taken, the names of all the parties thereto, the nature of the action or proceeding, the doings of the court thereon, the final disposition thereof and the amount of costs taxed shall be entered on the docket; and no other record thereof shall be required.

Section 102. When such appeal is taken, the names of all the parties thereto, the nature of the action or proceeding, the doings of the court thereon, the final disposition thereof and the amount of costs taxed shall be entered on the docket; and no other record thereof shall be required.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 230 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 230
Folic acid awareness initiative
Status: in_force

Section 230. The department shall administer a folic acid awareness initiative to increase public awareness of and education on the importance of folic acid to patients, families and health care providers. As part of the initiative, the department shall consider efforts to ensure that women receive the following daily recommended dosage levels of folic acid to prevent neural tube defects: 400 micrograms for women of childbearing age; and 600 micrograms for women during pregnancy. The department shall consult with public and not-for-profit statewide maternal and child health care organizations to promote folic acid awareness.

Section 230. The department shall administer a folic acid awareness initiative to increase public awareness of and education on the importance of folic acid to patients, families and health care providers. As part of the initiative, the department shall consider efforts to ensure that women receive the following daily recommended dosage levels of folic acid to prevent neural tube defects: 400 micrograms for women of childbearing age; and 600 micrograms for women during pregnancy. The department shall consult with public and not-for-profit statewide maternal and child health care organizations to promote folic acid awareness.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, sec. 11C — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 152 / Section 11C
Appeals to reviewing board
Status: in_force

Section 11C. Any party aggrieved by a decision of an administrative judge after a hearing held pursuant to section eleven shall have thirty days from the filing date of such decision within which to file an appeal from said decision to the reviewing board. A party who has by mistake, accident, or other reasonable cause failed to appeal from a decision within the time limited herein may within one year of the filing of said decision petition the commissioner of the department who may permit such appeal if justice and equity require it, notwithstanding that a decree has previously been rendered on any decision filed, pursuant to section twelve. Appeals to the reviewing board must be accompanied by a fee of thirty per cent of the average weekly wage in the commonwealth, which shall be paid into the special fund pursuant to section sixty-five. Such fee may be waived by the reviewing board for indigent claimants. The reviewing board shall reverse the decision of an administrative judge only if it determines that such administrative judge's decision is beyond the scope of his authority, arbitrary or capricious, or contrary to law. The reviewing board may, when appropriate, recommit a case before it to an administrative judge for further findings of fact. Where the reviewing board affirms the decision of an administrative judge, it may do so in summary fashion and without discussion of the issues raised on appeal.

Section 11C. Any party aggrieved by a decision of an administrative judge after a hearing held pursuant to section eleven shall have thirty days from the filing date of such decision within which to file an appeal from said decision to the reviewing board. A party who has by mistake, accident, or other reasonable cause failed to appeal from a decision within the time limited herein may within one year of the filing of said decision petition the commissioner of the department who may permit such appeal if justice and equity require it, notwithstanding that a decree has previously been rendered on any decision filed, pursuant to section twelve. Appeals to the reviewing board must be accompanied by a fee of thirty per cent of the average weekly wage in the commonwealth, which shall be paid into the special fund pursuant to section sixty-five. Such fee may be waived by the reviewing board for indigent claimants. The reviewing board shall reverse the decision of an administrative judge only if it determines that such administrative judge's decision is beyond the scope of his authority, arbitrary or capricious, or contrary to law. The reviewing board may, when appropriate, recommit a case before it to an administrative judge for further findings of fact. Where the reviewing board affirms the decision of an administrative judge, it may do so in summary fashion and without discussion of the issues raised on appeal.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 155, sec. 51 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 155 / Section 51
Continuation to close affairs
Status: in_force

Section 51. Every corporation whose charter expires by its own limitation or is annulled by forfeiture or otherwise, or whose corporate existence for other purposes is terminated in any other manner, shall nevertheless be continued as a body corporate for three years after the time when it would have been so dissolved for the purpose of prosecuting and defending suits by or against it and of enabling it gradually to settle and close its affairs, to dispose of and convey its property and to divide its capital stock, but not for the purpose of continuing the business for which it was established; provided, that the corporate existence of such a corporation, for the purposes of any suit brought by or against it within said period of three years, shall continue beyond said period for a further period of sixty days after the final judgment in the suit.

Section 51. Every corporation whose charter expires by its own limitation or is annulled by forfeiture or otherwise, or whose corporate existence for other purposes is terminated in any other manner, shall nevertheless be continued as a body corporate for three years after the time when it would have been so dissolved for the purpose of prosecuting and defending suits by or against it and of enabling it gradually to settle and close its affairs, to dispose of and convey its property and to divide its capital stock, but not for the purpose of continuing the business for which it was established; provided, that the corporate existence of such a corporation, for the purposes of any suit brought by or against it within said period of three years, shall continue beyond said period for a further period of sixty days after the final judgment in the suit.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 104, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 104 / Section 8
Contract for services; payment of commissions
Status: in_force

Section 8. The terms of the contract between a principal and a sales representative shall determine when a commission shall be due. If the time when such commission shall be due is not specified in a contract, the past practices between the parties shall control or, if there are no such past practices, the custom and usage prevalent in the commonwealth for the business that is the subject of the relationship between the parties shall control. All commissions that are due at the time of termination of a contract between a sales representative and principal shall be paid within fourteen days after the date of termination. Commissions that become due after the termination date shall be paid within fourteen days after the date on which the commissions became due.

Section 8. The terms of the contract between a principal and a sales representative shall determine when a commission shall be due. If the time when such commission shall be due is not specified in a contract, the past practices between the parties shall control or, if there are no such past practices, the custom and usage prevalent in the commonwealth for the business that is the subject of the relationship between the parties shall control. All commissions that are due at the time of termination of a contract between a sales representative and principal shall be paid within fourteen days after the date of termination. Commissions that become due after the termination date shall be paid within fourteen days after the date on which the commissions became due.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 70A — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 70A
Sections applicable
Status: in_force

Section 70A. Sections seventy B to seventy H, inclusive, shall apply to presidential primaries.

Section 70A. Sections seventy B to seventy H, inclusive, shall apply to presidential primaries.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, sec. 47 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 235 / Section 47
Suspension of levy by prior seizure
Status: in_force

Section 47. If personal property has been seized on execution, and the further service of the execution is suspended by reason of a prior attachment or seizure of the same property, such property shall remain bound by such later seizure until sold, in whole or in part, under the prior attachment or seizure, or until that attachment or seizure is dissolved.

Section 47. If personal property has been seized on execution, and the further service of the execution is suspended by reason of a prior attachment or seizure of the same property, such property shall remain bound by such later seizure until sold, in whole or in part, under the prior attachment or seizure, or until that attachment or seizure is dissolved.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40O, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40O / Section 7
District fee structure
Status: in_force

Section 7. By formal approval of a BID, the local municipal governing body shall adopt the district fee structure for the financing of items submitted in the improvement plan for the BID; provided, however, that the total fees assessed in any one year may not exceed one-half of one percent of the sum of the assessed valuation of the real property owned by participating members in the BID district. The basis of such district fee may be determined by a formula utilizing any one or a combination of the following: (1) different levels for varying classifications of real property; (2) benefit zones; (3) assessed valuation; (4) square footage; (5) street frontage; or (6) any other formula which meets the objectives of the BID. The BID, through its improvement plan, shall have the option to limit or cap the maximum annual fee derived from individual properties or the total annual revenue generated by the BID. The formula for determining the district fee structure shall be set forth in the original petition as required by section three. In addition to receiving funds from the district fee, the management entity shall be authorized to receive grants, donations or gifts on behalf of the BID.

Section 7. By formal approval of a BID, the local municipal governing body shall adopt the district fee structure for the financing of items submitted in the improvement plan for the BID; provided, however, that the total fees assessed in any one year may not exceed one-half of one percent of the sum of the assessed valuation of the real property owned by participating members in the BID district.

The basis of such district fee may be determined by a formula utilizing any one or a combination of the following:

(1) different levels for varying classifications of real property;

(2) benefit zones;

(3) assessed valuation;

(4) square footage;

(5) street frontage; or

(6) any other formula which meets the objectives of the BID.

The BID, through its improvement plan, shall have the option to limit or cap the maximum annual fee derived from individual properties or the total annual revenue generated by the BID.

The formula for determining the district fee structure shall be set forth in the original petition as required by section three.

In addition to receiving funds from the district fee, the management entity shall be authorized to receive grants, donations or gifts on behalf of the BID.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 255, sec. 35 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 255 / Section 35
Priority between certain liens
Status: in_force

Section 35. As against a conditional vendor or lessor, or person claiming under him, the lien of a bailee of the vendee or lessee or person claiming under him on property exceeding twenty dollars in value, for consideration furnished, without actual notice of the conditional sale or lease, shall prevail; except that the lien of such a bailee on property delivered to him subsequent to the breach of a condition of the sale or lease shall not prevail if the conditional vendor or lessor or person claiming under him makes demand in writing on the bailee for the property within ninety days from the date of the bailment.

Section 35. As against a conditional vendor or lessor, or person claiming under him, the lien of a bailee of the vendee or lessee or person claiming under him on property exceeding twenty dollars in value, for consideration furnished, without actual notice of the conditional sale or lease, shall prevail; except that the lien of such a bailee on property delivered to him subsequent to the breach of a condition of the sale or lease shall not prevail if the conditional vendor or lessor or person claiming under him makes demand in writing on the bailee for the property within ninety days from the date of the bailment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64E, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64E / Section 9
Foreign and interstate commerce
Status: in_force

Section 9. No provision of this chapter shall apply or be construed to apply to foreign or interstate commerce, except in so far as the same may be permitted under the provisions of the constitution and laws of the United States.

Section 9. No provision of this chapter shall apply or be construed to apply to foreign or interstate commerce, except in so far as the same may be permitted under the provisions of the constitution and laws of the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 60 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 60
Restraint of use of structure; removal; presumption as to act without license or authority
Status: in_force

Section 60. The supreme judicial court or the superior court may restrain the illegal placing, maintenance or use of any building, structure or other thing. It may, upon the petition of a city or town or of a local inspector for such relief, require the removal of any such building, structure or other thing by the owner, and may authorize the city or town or such local inspector, in default of such removal by the owner, to remove it at the owner's expense. Upon such a petition there shall be no presumption except in Boston that the defendant acted without a license or authority.

Section 60. The supreme judicial court or the superior court may restrain the illegal placing, maintenance or use of any building, structure or other thing. It may, upon the petition of a city or town or of a local inspector for such relief, require the removal of any such building, structure or other thing by the owner, and may authorize the city or town or such local inspector, in default of such removal by the owner, to remove it at the owner's expense. Upon such a petition there shall be no presumption except in Boston that the defendant acted without a license or authority.