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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30A, sec. 6B — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30A / Section 6B
Agencies to purchase register issues; public access
Status: in_force

Section 6B. Each agency shall purchase a copy or copies of the issues of the register which contain regulations or notices of that agency and make at least one copy readily available in a prominent place at each of the agency's offices for the purpose of public inspection and copying. To assist interested persons dealing with it, each agency having authority to adopt regulations shall prepare and make available for inspection in a prominent place at each of its offices serving the public a list of its regulations and a description of its central and field organization, including the location of persons and places from which the public can secure information, make submittals or requests or obtain decisions. All such lists and descriptions shall be kept current.

Section 6B. Each agency shall purchase a copy or copies of the issues of the register which contain regulations or notices of that agency and make at least one copy readily available in a prominent place at each of the agency's offices for the purpose of public inspection and copying. To assist interested persons dealing with it, each agency having authority to adopt regulations shall prepare and make available for inspection in a prominent place at each of its offices serving the public a list of its regulations and a description of its central and field organization, including the location of persons and places from which the public can secure information, make submittals or requests or obtain decisions. All such lists and descriptions shall be kept current.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 18, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 18 / Section 37
Work-related expense deduction
Status: in_force

Section 37. The department shall allow applicants or recipients, who are employed, a monthly $200 work-related expense deduction from gross wages in determining eligibility and the amount of the cash assistance grant. The department shall promulgate regulations in accordance with this section.

Section 37. The department shall allow applicants or recipients, who are employed, a monthly $200 work-related expense deduction from gross wages in determining eligibility and the amount of the cash assistance grant. The department shall promulgate regulations in accordance with this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40O, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40O / Section 6
Property included in fee formula; exemptions
Status: in_force

Section 6. All real property located within the proposed BID shall be considered in the fee formula for the supplemental services and programs as outlined in the improvement plan. The municipality may exempt from fees certain properties, specifically classified as: (1) owner-occupied residential; (2) agricultural; or (3) tax exempt.

Section 6. All real property located within the proposed BID shall be considered in the fee formula for the supplemental services and programs as outlined in the improvement plan.

The municipality may exempt from fees certain properties, specifically classified as: (1) owner-occupied residential; (2) agricultural; or (3) tax exempt.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 122 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 122
Passage of vessels
Status: in_force

Section 122. The master of a vessel applying to pass such draw shall give to the draw tender a true report of his vessel's draught, and of anything projecting below such vessel's draught, and shall be governed by him as to priority of right if two or more vessels apply at the same time to pass. In passing, he shall, unless otherwise directed by the draw tender, go to the right according to the tide, if practicable, and shall so place his warping-lines, anchors, cables and other rigging and equipment as neither to interfere with other vessels nor obstruct or injure the bridge; and he shall be allowed a reasonable time for his vessel to pass. A railroad train shall be allowed fifteen minutes to cross a draw before and after it is due by its time table, and any approaching train shall be allowed a further reasonable time to pass.

Section 122. The master of a vessel applying to pass such draw shall give to the draw tender a true report of his vessel's draught, and of anything projecting below such vessel's draught, and shall be governed by him as to priority of right if two or more vessels apply at the same time to pass. In passing, he shall, unless otherwise directed by the draw tender, go to the right according to the tide, if practicable, and shall so place his warping-lines, anchors, cables and other rigging and equipment as neither to interfere with other vessels nor obstruct or injure the bridge; and he shall be allowed a reasonable time for his vessel to pass. A railroad train shall be allowed fifteen minutes to cross a draw before and after it is due by its time table, and any approaching train shall be allowed a further reasonable time to pass.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64F, sec. 5A — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64F / Section 5A
International Fuel Tax Agreement
Status: in_force

Section 5A. The commissioner is authorized to enter into the International Fuel Tax Agreement with appropriate officials of other states, including the provinces of Canada and the states of Mexico. Said agreement may provide that certain interstate motor carriers will file returns and pay motor fuel and special fuels taxes and fees on account of fuels used in member jurisdictions on a consolidated basis to a base state; that such returns, fees, and taxes will be processed, verified, and audited by the base state on behalf of the member states; and that the fees and taxes due the other member states from such base state filings and payments will be distributed to such member states as required by the terms of such agreements. Motor carriers registering, filing returns, and making payments pursuant to the provisions of the agreement shall be deemed to be in full compliance with the provisions of the chapter and related registration, filing and payment provisions of chapter sixty-two C. All payments required to be made to the commonwealth under this agreement shall be considered a tax owed to the commonwealth for the purposes of chapter sixty-two C and all revenues collected pursuant to the agreement that are due the other member states shall be retained by the commissioner until distributed to such other member states pursuant to the agreement. The commissioner may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to administer the agreement and such regulations shall have the force of law.

Section 5A. The commissioner is authorized to enter into the International Fuel Tax Agreement with appropriate officials of other states, including the provinces of Canada and the states of Mexico. Said agreement may provide that certain interstate motor carriers will file returns and pay motor fuel and special fuels taxes and fees on account of fuels used in member jurisdictions on a consolidated basis to a base state; that such returns, fees, and taxes will be processed, verified, and audited by the base state on behalf of the member states; and that the fees and taxes due the other member states from such base state filings and payments will be distributed to such member states as required by the terms of such agreements. Motor carriers registering, filing returns, and making payments pursuant to the provisions of the agreement shall be deemed to be in full compliance with the provisions of the chapter and related registration, filing and payment provisions of chapter sixty-two C. All payments required to be made to the commonwealth under this agreement shall be considered a tax owed to the commonwealth for the purposes of chapter sixty-two C and all revenues collected pursuant to the agreement that are due the other member states shall be retained by the commissioner until distributed to such other member states pursuant to the agreement. The commissioner may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to administer the agreement and such regulations shall have the force of law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 50, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 50 / Section 6A
Vacancies in elective offices caused by retirement; notice
Status: in_force

Section 6A. If an elected state, city, or town officer is to be retired on or before the next regular election by reason of superannuation before the completion of the term of office to which he was elected, thereby causing a vacancy in said office, such vacancy shall be filled at said regular election as provided by law for such office. The retiring authority shall notify the county commissioners, mayor and aldermen in cities, or the selectmen in towns, as the case may be, of the impending retirement of such elected officer at least six months preceding the next state, city, or town election, as the case may be.

Section 6A. If an elected state, city, or town officer is to be retired on or before the next regular election by reason of superannuation before the completion of the term of office to which he was elected, thereby causing a vacancy in said office, such vacancy shall be filled at said regular election as provided by law for such office.

The retiring authority shall notify the county commissioners, mayor and aldermen in cities, or the selectmen in towns, as the case may be, of the impending retirement of such elected officer at least six months preceding the next state, city, or town election, as the case may be.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 6
Flags of the United States and commonwealth; display; manufacture in the United States
Status: in_force

Section 6. The flag of the United States and the flag of the commonwealth shall be displayed on the main or administration building of each public institution of the commonwealth. The flags shall be of suitable dimensions and shall be flown every day when the weather permits. All flags of the United States or the commonwealth displayed pursuant to this section or procured by an agency shall have been manufactured in the United States.

Section 6. The flag of the United States and the flag of the commonwealth shall be displayed on the main or administration building of each public institution of the commonwealth. The flags shall be of suitable dimensions and shall be flown every day when the weather permits.

All flags of the United States or the commonwealth displayed pursuant to this section or procured by an agency shall have been manufactured in the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 263A, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 263A / Section 10
Entitlement or private right of action not available; governmental immunity
Status: in_force

Section 10. Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating a right, entitlement or cause of action on behalf of any person against any public employee, public agency, the commonwealth, or any agency responsible for the provision of services set forth in this chapter. The commonwealth, its officers and employees, and law enforcement personnel shall have immunity from suit based on any decision, act or omission related to this chapter.

Section 10. Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating a right, entitlement or cause of action on behalf of any person against any public employee, public agency, the commonwealth, or any agency responsible for the provision of services set forth in this chapter. The commonwealth, its officers and employees, and law enforcement personnel shall have immunity from suit based on any decision, act or omission related to this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 122, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 122 / Section 16
Liability of kindred for support
Status: in_force

Section 16. The kindred liable by law to towns for expenses in supporting such persons shall in like manner be liable to the commonwealth for any expense incurred for such persons; and the department may adopt the same measures and institute like proceedings for the recovery of such expenses from the kindred so liable as are prescribed for towns in like cases.

Section 16. The kindred liable by law to towns for expenses in supporting such persons shall in like manner be liable to the commonwealth for any expense incurred for such persons; and the department may adopt the same measures and institute like proceedings for the recovery of such expenses from the kindred so liable as are prescribed for towns in like cases.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 175 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 175
Failure to provide drinking water; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 175. Violations of the preceding section shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars for each trip made by a car used for transporting passengers and not provided with water and utensils for its distribution in accordance with the preceding section.

Section 175. Violations of the preceding section shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars for each trip made by a car used for transporting passengers and not provided with water and utensils for its distribution in accordance with the preceding section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 209, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 209 / Section 2
Married woman; power to contract
Status: in_force

Section 2. A married woman may make contracts, oral and written, sealed and unsealed, in the same manner as if she were sole, and may make such contracts with her husband.

Section 2. A married woman may make contracts, oral and written, sealed and unsealed, in the same manner as if she were sole, and may make such contracts with her husband.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 248, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 248 / Section 7
Designation of custodian of prisoner
Status: in_force

Section 7. The person who has the custody of the prisoner may be designated by his office or by his own name, or, if they are unknown or uncertain, he may be described by a fictitious name and the person upon whom the writ is served shall be held to be the person intended.

Section 7. The person who has the custody of the prisoner may be designated by his office or by his own name, or, if they are unknown or uncertain, he may be described by a fictitious name and the person upon whom the writ is served shall be held to be the person intended.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 108A, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 108A / Section 8
Partnership property; acquisition and conveyance
Status: in_force

Section 8. (1) All property originally brought into the partnership stock or subsequently acquired, by purchase or otherwise, on account of the partnership is partnership property. (2) Unless the contrary intention appears, property acquired with partnership funds is partnership property. (3) Any estate in real property may be acquired in the partnership name. Title so acquired can be conveyed only in the partnership name. (4) A conveyance to a partnership in the partnership name, though without words of inheritance, passes the entire estate of the grantor unless a contrary intent appears.

Section 8. (1) All property originally brought into the partnership stock or subsequently acquired, by purchase or otherwise, on account of the partnership is partnership property.

(2) Unless the contrary intention appears, property acquired with partnership funds is partnership property.

(3) Any estate in real property may be acquired in the partnership name. Title so acquired can be conveyed only in the partnership name.

(4) A conveyance to a partnership in the partnership name, though without words of inheritance, passes the entire estate of the grantor unless a contrary intent appears.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, sec. 31 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 235 / Section 31
Property liable to execution
Status: in_force

Section 31. All property which by common law is liable to be taken on execution, may be taken and sold thereon, except as otherwise expressly provided.

Section 31. All property which by common law is liable to be taken on execution, may be taken and sold thereon, except as otherwise expressly provided.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93 / Section 26
Sureties; approval; filing; cancellation; notice
Status: in_force

Section 26. Said bond shall be executed by said person, partnership, association or corporation as principal, with a surety company as surety; or cash may be accepted in lieu of a surety company. The bond shall not be accepted unless it is approved by the state treasurer after having been examined and approved by the commissioner of banks. Upon its approval by the treasurer, it shall be filed in his office. Said bond may be cancelled at any time by the principal, by the surety company or by the state treasurer upon written notice by registered mail given by the principal, the surety company or the state treasurer to each of the others, said notice to state the effective date of the cancellation which shall not be sooner than thirty days from the date of the mailing of such notice.

Section 26. Said bond shall be executed by said person, partnership, association or corporation as principal, with a surety company as surety; or cash may be accepted in lieu of a surety company. The bond shall not be accepted unless it is approved by the state treasurer after having been examined and approved by the commissioner of banks. Upon its approval by the treasurer, it shall be filed in his office. Said bond may be cancelled at any time by the principal, by the surety company or by the state treasurer upon written notice by registered mail given by the principal, the surety company or the state treasurer to each of the others, said notice to state the effective date of the cancellation which shall not be sooner than thirty days from the date of the mailing of such notice.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 85G — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 85G
Parents' liability for willful acts of minor children
Status: in_force

Section 85G. Parents of an unemancipated child under the age of eighteen and over the age of seven years shall be liable in a civil action for any willful act committed by said child which results in injury or death to another person or damage to the property of another, which shall include any damages resulting from a larceny or attempted larceny of property as set forth in section thirty A of chapter two hundred and sixty-six, damage to cemetery property or damage to any state, county or municipal property or damage as set forth in sections one hundred and twenty-six A and one hundred and twenty-six B of chapter two hundred and sixty-six. This section shall not apply to a parent who, as a result of a decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, does not have custody of such child at the time of the commission of the tort. Recovery under this section shall be limited to the amount of proved loss or damage but in no event shall it exceed five thousand dollars.

Section 85G. Parents of an unemancipated child under the age of eighteen and over the age of seven years shall be liable in a civil action for any willful act committed by said child which results in injury or death to another person or damage to the property of another, which shall include any damages resulting from a larceny or attempted larceny of property as set forth in section thirty A of chapter two hundred and sixty-six, damage to cemetery property or damage to any state, county or municipal property or damage as set forth in sections one hundred and twenty-six A and one hundred and twenty-six B of chapter two hundred and sixty-six. This section shall not apply to a parent who, as a result of a decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, does not have custody of such child at the time of the commission of the tort. Recovery under this section shall be limited to the amount of proved loss or damage but in no event shall it exceed five thousand dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 52
Default judgments; payments
Status: in_force

Section 52. If the executor or administrator does not appear, the plaintiff, instead of suggesting the death of the trustee, may take judgment against him by default or otherwise as if he were living, and the executor or administrator shall pay upon the execution the amount which the deceased would have been liable to pay to the defendant, and shall be thereby discharged for the amount so paid. If he does not voluntarily pay the amount in his hands, the plaintiff may proceed against him in the manner provided in section forty-five.

Section 52. If the executor or administrator does not appear, the plaintiff, instead of suggesting the death of the trustee, may take judgment against him by default or otherwise as if he were living, and the executor or administrator shall pay upon the execution the amount which the deceased would have been liable to pay to the defendant, and shall be thereby discharged for the amount so paid. If he does not voluntarily pay the amount in his hands, the plaintiff may proceed against him in the manner provided in section forty-five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, sec. 4A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 272 / Section 4A
Inducing minor into prostitution
Status: in_force

Section 4A. Whoever induces a minor to become a prostitute, or who knowingly aids and assists in such inducement, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five, nor less than three years, and by a fine of five thousand dollars. The sentence of imprisonment imposed under this section shall not be reduced to less than three years, nor suspended, nor shall any person convicted under this section be eligible for probation, parole or furlough or receive any deduction from his sentence for good conduct or otherwise until he shall have served three years of such sentence. Prosecutions commenced under this section shall not be continued without a finding nor placed on file.

Section 4A. Whoever induces a minor to become a prostitute, or who knowingly aids and assists in such inducement, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five, nor less than three years, and by a fine of five thousand dollars. The sentence of imprisonment imposed under this section shall not be reduced to less than three years, nor suspended, nor shall any person convicted under this section be eligible for probation, parole or furlough or receive any deduction from his sentence for good conduct or otherwise until he shall have served three years of such sentence. Prosecutions commenced under this section shall not be continued without a finding nor placed on file.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 59, sec. 57A — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 59 / Section 57A
Unpaid taxes not in excess of one hundred dollars; interest
Status: in_force

[Text of section effective for taxes or excises assessed for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2017. See 2016, 218, Sec. 248.]

[Text of section effective for taxes or excises assessed for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2017. See 2016, 218, Sec. 248.]

Section 57A. In any city or town that accepts this section, notwithstanding sections 23D, 57 or 57C, a notice of preliminary tax or actual tax bill for real estate or personal property taxes, in an amount not in excess of $100, shall be due and payable in 1 installment and if unpaid after the day the first installment of the notice of preliminary tax or actual tax bill for the year is due, shall be subject to interest at the same rate and from the same date as any delinquent preliminary or actual tax first installment.