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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 38D — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 38D
District directors of occupational guidance; appointment
Status: in_force

Section 38D. Two or more towns may, by vote of each, form a district for the purpose of employing a director of occupational guidance and placement, who shall annually be appointed by a joint committee composed of the chairman and secretary of the school committee of each of said towns. The committee shall determine the relative amount of service to be performed by him in each town, fix his salary, apportion the amount thereof to be paid by each town, and certify the same to each town treasurer. Any constituent town may, by vote passed prior to December first in any year, withdraw from the district, with the approval of the department, such withdrawal to become effective on June thirtieth following. No city may join in forming such a district.

Section 38D. Two or more towns may, by vote of each, form a district for the purpose of employing a director of occupational guidance and placement, who shall annually be appointed by a joint committee composed of the chairman and secretary of the school committee of each of said towns. The committee shall determine the relative amount of service to be performed by him in each town, fix his salary, apportion the amount thereof to be paid by each town, and certify the same to each town treasurer. Any constituent town may, by vote passed prior to December first in any year, withdraw from the district, with the approval of the department, such withdrawal to become effective on June thirtieth following. No city may join in forming such a district.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 26I — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 148 / Section 26I
Multiple dwelling units; new construction; automatic sprinkler systems
Status: in_force

Section 26I. In a city, town or district which accepts the provisions of this section, any building hereafter constructed or hereafter substantially rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction and occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and containing not less than four dwelling units including, but not limited to, lodging houses, boarding houses, fraternity houses, dormitories, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, hotels, motels and group residences, shall be equipped with an approved system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of the state building code. In the event that adequate water supply is not available, the head of the fire department shall permit the installation of such other fire suppressant systems as are prescribed by the state building code in lieu of automatic sprinklers. Owners of buildings with approved and properly maintained installations may be eligible for a rate reduction on fire insurance.

Section 26I. In a city, town or district which accepts the provisions of this section, any building hereafter constructed or hereafter substantially rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction and occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and containing not less than four dwelling units including, but not limited to, lodging houses, boarding houses, fraternity houses, dormitories, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, hotels, motels and group residences, shall be equipped with an approved system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of the state building code. In the event that adequate water supply is not available, the head of the fire department shall permit the installation of such other fire suppressant systems as are prescribed by the state building code in lieu of automatic sprinklers. Owners of buildings with approved and properly maintained installations may be eligible for a rate reduction on fire insurance.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 19A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 19A
Copy of medical report for employee
Status: in_force

Section 19A. Any employer requiring a physical examination of an employee shall, upon request, cause said person to be furnished with a copy of the medical report following the said examination.

Section 19A. Any employer requiring a physical examination of an employee shall, upon request, cause said person to be furnished with a copy of the medical report following the said examination.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19B, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 19B / Section 8
Superintendents or directors; vacancies; appointments; qualifications; officers
Status: in_force

Section 8. When a vacancy occurs in the position of superintendent of a state school of the department, or of director of any other mental retardation facility of the department, the commissioner shall appoint to such a vacancy a person who has such educational qualifications and such administrative and other experience, including education and experience in the care, treatment or education of the mentally retarded, as the commissioner determines are necessary for the performance of the duties of superintendent or director. The superintendent with the approval of the commissioner shall appoint and may remove a treasurer and assistant treasurer in each state school, each of whom shall give bond for the faithful performance of his duties. The provisions of section forty-nine of chapter thirty-one shall apply to the appointment of such treasurers and assistant treasurers. The superintendent with the approval of the commissioner shall appoint and may remove assistant physicians and necessary subordinate officers and other persons. The superintendent may require that a physician who is to be so appointed be certified as to his qualifications by one of the physicians' specialty boards approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association.

Section 8. When a vacancy occurs in the position of superintendent of a state school of the department, or of director of any other mental retardation facility of the department, the commissioner shall appoint to such a vacancy a person who has such educational qualifications and such administrative and other experience, including education and experience in the care, treatment or education of the mentally retarded, as the commissioner determines are necessary for the performance of the duties of superintendent or director.

The superintendent with the approval of the commissioner shall appoint and may remove a treasurer and assistant treasurer in each state school, each of whom shall give bond for the faithful performance of his duties. The provisions of section forty-nine of chapter thirty-one shall apply to the appointment of such treasurers and assistant treasurers. The superintendent with the approval of the commissioner shall appoint and may remove assistant physicians and necessary subordinate officers and other persons. The superintendent may require that a physician who is to be so appointed be certified as to his qualifications by one of the physicians' specialty boards approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132, sec. 45 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 132 / Section 45
Forest cutting practices; cooperation with other agencies; passage through or over private property
Status: in_force

Section 45. For the purpose of sections forty to forty-four, inclusive, said director may cooperate with the University of Massachusetts, the United States Forest Service, and any other appropriate public or private organization and may authorize their employees to perform the duties outlined in section forty-two, subject to the approval of the director. The members of said committee, the director, his agents and other designated persons may in the performance of their duties under said sections pass through or over private property.

Section 45. For the purpose of sections forty to forty-four, inclusive, said director may cooperate with the University of Massachusetts, the United States Forest Service, and any other appropriate public or private organization and may authorize their employees to perform the duties outlined in section forty-two, subject to the approval of the director. The members of said committee, the director, his agents and other designated persons may in the performance of their duties under said sections pass through or over private property.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 152 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 152
Publication of facts relating to condemnation of animal or property
Status: in_force

Section 152. The board of health of the town where any animal or property has been condemned under section one hundred and forty-six may cause a description of the place in which such condemned property was found, the name of each person in whose possession it was found and the name of each person convicted of an offence under the three preceding sections to be published in two newspapers published in the county where such property was found.

Section 152. The board of health of the town where any animal or property has been condemned under section one hundred and forty-six may cause a description of the place in which such condemned property was found, the name of each person in whose possession it was found and the name of each person convicted of an offence under the three preceding sections to be published in two newspapers published in the county where such property was found.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 211A, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 211A / Section 15
Frivolous appeals or exceptions; costs and interest
Status: in_force

Section 15. If, upon the hearing of an appeal or exceptions in any proceeding, it appears that the appeal or exceptions are frivolous, immaterial or intended for delay, the appeals court may, either upon motion of a party or on its own motion, award against the appellant or excepting party double costs from the time when the appeal was taken or the exceptions were allowed, and also interest from the same time at the rate of twelve per cent a year on any amount which has been found due for debt and damages, or which he has been ordered to pay, or for which judgment has been recovered against him, or may award any part of such additional costs and interest.

Section 15. If, upon the hearing of an appeal or exceptions in any proceeding, it appears that the appeal or exceptions are frivolous, immaterial or intended for delay, the appeals court may, either upon motion of a party or on its own motion, award against the appellant or excepting party double costs from the time when the appeal was taken or the exceptions were allowed, and also interest from the same time at the rate of twelve per cent a year on any amount which has been found due for debt and damages, or which he has been ordered to pay, or for which judgment has been recovered against him, or may award any part of such additional costs and interest.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12 / Section 16
Salaries of assistant district attorneys
Status: in_force

Section 16. Each district attorney shall, subject to appropriation and subject to the conditions of this section, appoint and may, at his pleasure, remove such assistant district attorneys as are necessary to the functioning of the office of the district attorney. Assistant district attorneys shall receive from the commonwealth salaries as recommended by the district attorney appointing them, subject to appropriation and subject to the conditions of this section. No assistant district attorney shall be appointed and no such salary shall be paid unless and until such position and such salary (a) shall have been recommenced in writing by the district attorney making the appointment and (b) shall have been included in a schedule of offices and positions approved by the house and senate committees on ways and means. The provisions of sections nine A and forty-five of chapter thirty, chapter thirty-one, and chapter one hundred and fifty E shall not apply to said assistant district attorneys. Assistant district attorneys shall devote their full time during ordinary business hours to their duties, and shall neither directly nor indirectly engage in the practice of law.

Section 16. Each district attorney shall, subject to appropriation and subject to the conditions of this section, appoint and may, at his pleasure, remove such assistant district attorneys as are necessary to the functioning of the office of the district attorney. Assistant district attorneys shall receive from the commonwealth salaries as recommended by the district attorney appointing them, subject to appropriation and subject to the conditions of this section. No assistant district attorney shall be appointed and no such salary shall be paid unless and until such position and such salary (a) shall have been recommenced in writing by the district attorney making the appointment and (b) shall have been included in a schedule of offices and positions approved by the house and senate committees on ways and means. The provisions of sections nine A and forty-five of chapter thirty, chapter thirty-one, and chapter one hundred and fifty E shall not apply to said assistant district attorneys. Assistant district attorneys shall devote their full time during ordinary business hours to their duties, and shall neither directly nor indirectly engage in the practice of law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 234A, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 234A / Section 8
Rules of court; regulations
Status: in_force

Section 8. The supreme judicial court may make and amend rules of court not inconsistent with this chapter, designating the participating counties and regulating all aspects of the selection and management of grand and trial jurors. The jury commissioner, with the approval of the supreme judicial court, may promulgate regulations setting forth policies, procedures, and forms for the selection and management of grand and trial jurors at local levels, in the juror pools, in courtrooms, and in other appropriate circumstances in furtherance of the objectives of this chapter.

Section 8. The supreme judicial court may make and amend rules of court not inconsistent with this chapter, designating the participating counties and regulating all aspects of the selection and management of grand and trial jurors. The jury commissioner, with the approval of the supreme judicial court, may promulgate regulations setting forth policies, procedures, and forms for the selection and management of grand and trial jurors at local levels, in the juror pools, in courtrooms, and in other appropriate circumstances in furtherance of the objectives of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121B, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 121B / Section 10
Operating agencies; designation of authorities
Status: in_force

Section 10. Unless otherwise particularly provided in sections fifty-eight and fifty-nine the operating agencies having the powers and subject to the limitations provided in sections fifty-eight and fifty-nine of this chapter shall be either housing authorities or urban renewal agencies, whichever may be designated for the purposes of the particular program by the municipal officers.

Section 10. Unless otherwise particularly provided in sections fifty-eight and fifty-nine the operating agencies having the powers and subject to the limitations provided in sections fifty-eight and fifty-nine of this chapter shall be either housing authorities or urban renewal agencies, whichever may be designated for the purposes of the particular program by the municipal officers.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 130, sec. 100C — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 130 / Section 100C
Shad; methods of taking
Status: in_force

Section 100C. No person shall take, or attempt to take, with or by the use of a net, seine or any other contrivance of any kind or description, except by hook and line, any shad within the jurisdiction of the commonwealth; provided, that it shall not be a violation of this section for any person to take shad by means of such seine, net or other contrivance, while fishing for other fish for the catching of which the use of such seine, net or other contrivance is permitted, if such shad is immediately returned alive to the waters from which taken.

Section 100C. No person shall take, or attempt to take, with or by the use of a net, seine or any other contrivance of any kind or description, except by hook and line, any shad within the jurisdiction of the commonwealth; provided, that it shall not be a violation of this section for any person to take shad by means of such seine, net or other contrivance, while fishing for other fish for the catching of which the use of such seine, net or other contrivance is permitted, if such shad is immediately returned alive to the waters from which taken.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159A, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159A / Section 32
School department vehicles; use for transporting community groups
Status: in_force

Section 32. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the school department of a town may make vehicles under its control available to transport a community group, including, but not limited to, senior citizens, little league teams, and a town recreation group, and may charge such group for such transportation an amount sufficient to cover the cost thereof.

Section 32. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the school department of a town may make vehicles under its control available to transport a community group, including, but not limited to, senior citizens, little league teams, and a town recreation group, and may charge such group for such transportation an amount sufficient to cover the cost thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44, sec. 28A — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44 / Section 28A
Applicability of finance law to school districts
Status: in_force

Section 28A. The provisions of sections sixteen to twenty-eight, inclusive, shall, so far as apt, apply to regional school districts established under the provisions of section fifteen of chapter seventy-one, but the provisions of section sixteen relating to the countersigning of bonds and notes, the provisions of section 21C relating to lease purchase financing agreements and the provisions of section twenty-four relating to the countersigning and approval of notes and the certificates of the clerk relating thereto shall not apply to such districts.

Section 28A. The provisions of sections sixteen to twenty-eight, inclusive, shall, so far as apt, apply to regional school districts established under the provisions of section fifteen of chapter seventy-one, but the provisions of section sixteen relating to the countersigning of bonds and notes, the provisions of section 21C relating to lease purchase financing agreements and the provisions of section twenty-four relating to the countersigning and approval of notes and the certificates of the clerk relating thereto shall not apply to such districts.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 180G — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 180G
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 180G. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure shall make rules and regulations for the proper enforcement of sections one hundred and eighty A to one hundred and eighty F, inclusive.

Section 180G. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure shall make rules and regulations for the proper enforcement of sections one hundred and eighty A to one hundred and eighty F, inclusive.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 108D — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 108D
Fire fighters; minimum annual compensation
Status: in_force

Section 108D. Notwithstanding the provisions of section thirty-three A of chapter forty-four and any other general or special law to the contrary, the minimum annual compensation of each permanent fire fighter in the fire department of any city or town, except one who by virtue of section sixty-one of chapter thirty-one is not regarded as a tenured employee, shall be not less than fifty-five hundred dollars. This section shall become effective when accepted in a city having a plan E charter by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the city council, and, in the case of other cities by vote of the city council, subject to the provisions of the charter, and in a town by a majority vote at a town meeting.

Section 108D. Notwithstanding the provisions of section thirty-three A of chapter forty-four and any other general or special law to the contrary, the minimum annual compensation of each permanent fire fighter in the fire department of any city or town, except one who by virtue of section sixty-one of chapter thirty-one is not regarded as a tenured employee, shall be not less than fifty-five hundred dollars. This section shall become effective when accepted in a city having a plan E charter by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the city council, and, in the case of other cities by vote of the city council, subject to the provisions of the charter, and in a town by a majority vote at a town meeting.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 145 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 145
Death after election but before term
Status: in_force

Section 145. If a person elected to any of the offices mentioned in the 4 preceding sections dies before the first Wednesday of January following his election, the office shall be filled as in case of a vacancy.

Section 145. If a person elected to any of the offices mentioned in the 4 preceding sections dies before the first Wednesday of January following his election, the office shall be filled as in case of a vacancy.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276, sec. 66 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 276 / Section 66
Return of recognizance and examination taken by magistrate; order compelling; contempt
Status: in_force

Section 66. A recognizance and examination taken by a magistrate under this chapter shall be certified and returned by him to the district attorney or to the clerk of the court before which the person charged is bound to appear, on or before the first day of the sitting thereof; and if he refuses or neglects to return the same, he may be compelled to do so forthwith by order of court, and, in case of disobedience, may be proceeded against as for contempt.

Section 66. A recognizance and examination taken by a magistrate under this chapter shall be certified and returned by him to the district attorney or to the clerk of the court before which the person charged is bound to appear, on or before the first day of the sitting thereof; and if he refuses or neglects to return the same, he may be compelled to do so forthwith by order of court, and, in case of disobedience, may be proceeded against as for contempt.