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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 265 / Section 28
Poison; use with intent to injure; punishment
Status: in_force

Section 28. Whoever mingles poison with food, drink or medicine with intent to kill or injure another person, or wilfully poisons any spring, well or reservoir of water with such intent, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years.

Section 28. Whoever mingles poison with food, drink or medicine with intent to kill or injure another person, or wilfully poisons any spring, well or reservoir of water with such intent, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90J, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90J / Section 2
Airbag fraud; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 2. A person who knowingly and intentionally does any of the following shall be guilty of the crime of airbag fraud and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by both such fine and imprisonment: (i) import, manufacture, sell or offer for sale a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or a nonfunctional airbag; (ii) install or reinstall a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or nonfunctional airbag in a motor vehicle; (iii) sell, offer for sale, install or reinstall a device in a vehicle that causes the vehicle's diagnostic system to inaccurately indicate that the vehicle is equipped with a functional airbag when a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component, nonfunctional airbag or no airbag is installed; (iv) represent to another person that a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or a nonfunctional airbag that is or will be installed in a motor vehicle is an airbag; or (v) assist or cause a person to violate this subsection.

Section 2. A person who knowingly and intentionally does any of the following shall be guilty of the crime of airbag fraud and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by both such fine and imprisonment:

(i) import, manufacture, sell or offer for sale a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or a nonfunctional airbag;

(ii) install or reinstall a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or nonfunctional airbag in a motor vehicle;

(iii) sell, offer for sale, install or reinstall a device in a vehicle that causes the vehicle's diagnostic system to inaccurately indicate that the vehicle is equipped with a functional airbag when a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component, nonfunctional airbag or no airbag is installed;

(iv) represent to another person that a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or a nonfunctional airbag that is or will be installed in a motor vehicle is an airbag; or

(v) assist or cause a person to violate this subsection.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 148 / Section 8
Reports to heads of fire departments, insurance companies, property owners and other interested persons
Status: in_force

Section 8. The marshal shall report to insurance companies, to owners of property, or to other persons interested in the subject matter of an investigation of the cause and circumstances of a fire any information obtained by such investigation which may in his opinion require attention from or by such insurance companies, owners of property or other persons. The fire commissioner of the city of Boston shall make like reports of fires investigated by him or by a person by him designated under section three. The marshal shall also report to the head of the fire department the results of any investigation into fires of suspicious origin reported to him by such head as required by section two.

Section 8. The marshal shall report to insurance companies, to owners of property, or to other persons interested in the subject matter of an investigation of the cause and circumstances of a fire any information obtained by such investigation which may in his opinion require attention from or by such insurance companies, owners of property or other persons. The fire commissioner of the city of Boston shall make like reports of fires investigated by him or by a person by him designated under section three. The marshal shall also report to the head of the fire department the results of any investigation into fires of suspicious origin reported to him by such head as required by section two.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 81, sec. 13B — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 81 / Section 13B
Restoration, preservation and enhancement of scenic beauty and historic or archeological sites; facilities for traveling motorists
Status: in_force

Section 13B. The department may acquire by eminent domain under the provisions of chapter seventy-nine or by purchase or otherwise land and rights in land within or adjacent to federal-aid highways of the commonwealth for the purpose of restoring, preserving and enhancing scenic beauty, or, with the approval of the Massachusetts historical commission and subject to the availability of federal reimbursement, historic or archeological sites, and of providing publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities to accommodate the traveling public. The department may improve such lands, and may expend for the purposes of this section such sums as may be appropriated therefor.

Section 13B. The department may acquire by eminent domain under the provisions of chapter seventy-nine or by purchase or otherwise land and rights in land within or adjacent to federal-aid highways of the commonwealth for the purpose of restoring, preserving and enhancing scenic beauty, or, with the approval of the Massachusetts historical commission and subject to the availability of federal reimbursement, historic or archeological sites, and of providing publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities to accommodate the traveling public. The department may improve such lands, and may expend for the purposes of this section such sums as may be appropriated therefor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 83 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 83
Allowance to families of deceased firemen; exception
Status: in_force

Section 83. If a person entitled under either of the two preceding sections to the benefits provided in section eighty-one is killed, or dies within sixty days from injuries received, while in the performance of duties entitling him to such benefits, and his death is certified to the comptroller by the town clerk and the attending physician or medical examiner, the comptroller shall certify for payment to the executor or administrator of such person, out of the appropriation annually made for the purpose, the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars for the use equally of his widow and minor children; or if there are minor children but no widow, to their use; or if there is no minor child, to the use of the widow; and if there is no widow or minor child, to the use of the next of kin if dependent on such deceased person for support. A child of full age dependent upon such person for support shall be regarded as a minor child. No payments shall be made under this section or section eighty-one on account of the death of a member of the fire department of a city or town in respect to which compensation is payable under section eighty-nine of chapter thirty-two.

Section 83. If a person entitled under either of the two preceding sections to the benefits provided in section eighty-one is killed, or dies within sixty days from injuries received, while in the performance of duties entitling him to such benefits, and his death is certified to the comptroller by the town clerk and the attending physician or medical examiner, the comptroller shall certify for payment to the executor or administrator of such person, out of the appropriation annually made for the purpose, the sum of twenty-five hundred dollars for the use equally of his widow and minor children; or if there are minor children but no widow, to their use; or if there is no minor child, to the use of the widow; and if there is no widow or minor child, to the use of the next of kin if dependent on such deceased person for support. A child of full age dependent upon such person for support shall be regarded as a minor child. No payments shall be made under this section or section eighty-one on account of the death of a member of the fire department of a city or town in respect to which compensation is payable under section eighty-nine of chapter thirty-two.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22E, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22E / Section 2
State DNA database; director
Status: in_force

Section 2. There is hereby established within the department of state police a state DNA database under the direction of the director. The director shall be a person knowledgeable in the field of forensic sciences and shall be paid an annual salary which shall be set by the colonel in consultation with the secretary of public safety and the secretary for administration and finance. Such salary shall be competitive with comparable or similar positions in other jurisdictions. The director shall have responsibility for DNA analysis and the management and administration of the state DNA database.

Section 2. There is hereby established within the department of state police a state DNA database under the direction of the director. The director shall be a person knowledgeable in the field of forensic sciences and shall be paid an annual salary which shall be set by the colonel in consultation with the secretary of public safety and the secretary for administration and finance. Such salary shall be competitive with comparable or similar positions in other jurisdictions. The director shall have responsibility for DNA analysis and the management and administration of the state DNA database.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258C, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258C / Section 13
''Good Samaritans''; liability
Status: in_force

Section 13. No person who, in good faith, provides or obtains, or attempts to provide or obtain, assistance for a victim of a crime as defined in section one, shall be liable in a civil suit for damages as a result of any acts or omissions in providing or obtaining, or attempting to provide or obtain, such assistance unless such acts or omissions constitute willful, wanton or reckless conduct.

Section 13. No person who, in good faith, provides or obtains, or attempts to provide or obtain, assistance for a victim of a crime as defined in section one, shall be liable in a civil suit for damages as a result of any acts or omissions in providing or obtaining, or attempting to provide or obtain, such assistance unless such acts or omissions constitute willful, wanton or reckless conduct.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 56, sec. 33 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 56 / Section 33
Employers; influencing votes of employees; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 33. No person shall, by threatening to discharge a person from his employment, or threatening to reduce his wages, or otherwise threatening to adversely affect the terms and conditions of his employment, or promising to give him employment at higher wages, or otherwise promising to favorably affect the terms and conditions of his employment, attempt to influence a voter to give or to withhold his vote or political contribution. No person shall, because of the giving or withholding of a vote or a political contribution, discharge a person from his employment, reduce his wages or otherwise adversely affect the terms and conditions of his employment or give him employment at higher wages or otherwise favorably affect the terms and conditions of his employment. Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than six months or both.

Section 33. No person shall, by threatening to discharge a person from his employment, or threatening to reduce his wages, or otherwise threatening to adversely affect the terms and conditions of his employment, or promising to give him employment at higher wages, or otherwise promising to favorably affect the terms and conditions of his employment, attempt to influence a voter to give or to withhold his vote or political contribution. No person shall, because of the giving or withholding of a vote or a political contribution, discharge a person from his employment, reduce his wages or otherwise adversely affect the terms and conditions of his employment or give him employment at higher wages or otherwise favorably affect the terms and conditions of his employment.

Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than six months or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, sec. 28D — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93 / Section 28D
Violations of Secs. 28A to 28C; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 28D. Whoever violates any provision of sections twenty-eight A to twenty-eight C, inclusive, or section twenty-eight F, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both, and each day on which a sale is conducted in violation of any of said provisions shall constitute a separate offence.

Section 28D. Whoever violates any provision of sections twenty-eight A to twenty-eight C, inclusive, or section twenty-eight F, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both, and each day on which a sale is conducted in violation of any of said provisions shall constitute a separate offence.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146, sec. 54 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 146 / Section 54
Carrying of license or temporary permit
Status: in_force

Section 54. A license or temporary permit to operate hoisting machinery shall be carried on the person of the operator or apprentice operator while operating such hoisting machinery. In the case of a temporary permit to operate compact hoisting equipment the operator must also carry a valid driver's license.

Section 54. A license or temporary permit to operate hoisting machinery shall be carried on the person of the operator or apprentice operator while operating such hoisting machinery. In the case of a temporary permit to operate compact hoisting equipment the operator must also carry a valid driver's license.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23G, sec. 41 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23G / Section 41
Incubator Program Fund
Status: in_force

Section 41. There is hereby established the Incubator Program Fund which shall be under the control of the Agency, but shall consist of a separate account or accounts segregated from other Agency funds, to which shall be credited any appropriations made to said Fund, together with such other amounts as may become available from any other source. The Agency may from time to time withdraw from said amounts as may be necessary to defray costs and expenses incurred by the Agency in connection with any project undertaken by the Agency pursuant to this chapter.

Section 41. There is hereby established the Incubator Program Fund which shall be under the control of the Agency, but shall consist of a separate account or accounts segregated from other Agency funds, to which shall be credited any appropriations made to said Fund, together with such other amounts as may become available from any other source. The Agency may from time to time withdraw from said amounts as may be necessary to defray costs and expenses incurred by the Agency in connection with any project undertaken by the Agency pursuant to this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, sec. 71 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33A / Section 71
Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence
Status: in_force

Article 71. Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence. (a) If the sentence of the court-martial extends to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge and if the right of the accused to appellate review is not waived, and an appeal is not withdrawn under article 61, that part of the sentence extending to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge may not be executed until there is a final judgment as to the legality of the proceedings. A judgment as to the legality of the proceedings is final in such cases when review is completed by an appellate court prescribed in article 67A, and is deemed final by the law of state where the judgment was had. (b) If the sentence of the court-martial extends to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge and if the right of the accused to appellate review is waived, or an appeal is withdrawn under article 61, that part of the sentence extending to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge may not be executed until review of the case by the senior force judge advocate and any action on that review under article 64 is completed. Any other part of a court-martial sentence may be ordered executed by the convening authority or other person acting on the case under article 60 when so approved under that article.

Article 71. Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence.

(a) If the sentence of the court-martial extends to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge and if the right of the accused to appellate review is not waived, and an appeal is not withdrawn under article 61, that part of the sentence extending to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge may not be executed until there is a final judgment as to the legality of the proceedings. A judgment as to the legality of the proceedings is final in such cases when review is completed by an appellate court prescribed in article 67A, and is deemed final by the law of state where the judgment was had.

(b) If the sentence of the court-martial extends to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge and if the right of the accused to appellate review is waived, or an appeal is withdrawn under article 61, that part of the sentence extending to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge may not be executed until review of the case by the senior force judge advocate and any action on that review under article 64 is completed. Any other part of a court-martial sentence may be ordered executed by the convening authority or other person acting on the case under article 60 when so approved under that article.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22C, sec. 39B — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22C / Section 39B
Procedural rules and policies for testing and analysis of drug samples; quality assurance program
Status: in_force

Section 39B. The director of the crime laboratory within the department shall establish procedural rules and policies governing the department's testing and analysis of drug samples and shall establish a quality assurance program for the department, which shall include proficiency standards for its laboratories and analysts responsible for performing drug testing and analysis. The procedural rules and quality assurance program shall be compatible with the laboratory's accreditation procedural rules and shall establish compatible laboratory techniques, laboratory equipment, supplies, computer software and acceptance criteria for laboratory accreditation.

Section 39B. The director of the crime laboratory within the department shall establish procedural rules and policies governing the department's testing and analysis of drug samples and shall establish a quality assurance program for the department, which shall include proficiency standards for its laboratories and analysts responsible for performing drug testing and analysis. The procedural rules and quality assurance program shall be compatible with the laboratory's accreditation procedural rules and shall establish compatible laboratory techniques, laboratory equipment, supplies, computer software and acceptance criteria for laboratory accreditation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 39 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 39
Collection of taxes by constable
Status: in_force

Section 39. If a person appointed to collect taxes in a town refuses to serve, or if no person is elected or appointed a collector of taxes, the constables of the town shall be the collectors of taxes.

Section 39. If a person appointed to collect taxes in a town refuses to serve, or if no person is elected or appointed a collector of taxes, the constables of the town shall be the collectors of taxes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 270, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 270 / Section 18
Substance having property of releasing toxic vapors
Status: in_force

Section 18. No person shall intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any substance having the property of releasing toxic vapors, for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulled senses or nervous system, nor possess, buy or sell any such substance for the purpose of violating or aiding another to violate this section. This section shall not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for medical or dental purposes. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Any person who is discovered by a police officer or special police officer in the act of violating this section may be arrested without a warrant by such police officer or special police officer, and held in custody, in jail, or otherwise, until a complaint is made against him for such offense which complaint shall be made as soon as practicable and in any case within twenty-four hours, Sundays and legal holidays excepted.

Section 18. No person shall intentionally smell or inhale the fumes of any substance having the property of releasing toxic vapors, for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulled senses or nervous system, nor possess, buy or sell any such substance for the purpose of violating or aiding another to violate this section.

This section shall not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for medical or dental purposes.

Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.

Any person who is discovered by a police officer or special police officer in the act of violating this section may be arrested without a warrant by such police officer or special police officer, and held in custody, in jail, or otherwise, until a complaint is made against him for such offense which complaint shall be made as soon as practicable and in any case within twenty-four hours, Sundays and legal holidays excepted.