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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 104, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 104 / Section 7
Definitions
Status: in_force

Section 7. The following terms as used in sections eight and nine, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings: ''Commission'', compensation accruing to a sales representative for payment by a principal, earned through the last day on which services were performed by the sales representative, the rate of which is expressed as a percentage of the dollar amount of orders or sales. ''Principal'', a person who manufactures, produces, imports or distributes a product for wholesale; contracts to solicit orders for such product, and compensates individuals who solicit wholesale orders in whole or in part, by commission. ''Sales representative'', a person other than an employee, who contracts with a principal to solicit wholesale orders in the commonwealth and who is compensated, in whole or in part, by commission but shall not include one who places orders or purchases exclusively for his own account for resale. ''Day'', any calendar day, including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. ''Termination'', the end of services performed by the sales representative for the principal whether by expiration of a contract, discharge or resignation.

Section 7. The following terms as used in sections eight and nine, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings:

''Commission'', compensation accruing to a sales representative for payment by a principal, earned through the last day on which services were performed by the sales representative, the rate of which is expressed as a percentage of the dollar amount of orders or sales.

''Principal'', a person who manufactures, produces, imports or distributes a product for wholesale; contracts to solicit orders for such product, and compensates individuals who solicit wholesale orders in whole or in part, by commission.

''Sales representative'', a person other than an employee, who contracts with a principal to solicit wholesale orders in the commonwealth and who is compensated, in whole or in part, by commission but shall not include one who places orders or purchases exclusively for his own account for resale.

''Day'', any calendar day, including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

''Termination'', the end of services performed by the sales representative for the principal whether by expiration of a contract, discharge or resignation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 13, sec. 81 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 13 / Section 81
Board of registration of social workers; term
Status: in_force

Section 81. The term of office of each member of the board shall be three years, except that of the members of the first board, two shall be appointed for terms of one year, two members for terms of two years, and three members for terms of three years. At least one member representing the general public and at least one member from a minority group, as defined by the federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare, shall be appointed for the initial term of three full years. Each member of the board shall serve for a term of 3 years and may continue to serve until replaced. No member shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive full terms; provided, however, that a member appointed for less than a full term may serve 2 full terms in addition to the part of a full term. All board members shall be subject to chapter 268A and shall be public employees for the purposes of chapter 258 for all acts or omissions within the scope of their duties as board members.

Section 81. The term of office of each member of the board shall be three years, except that of the members of the first board, two shall be appointed for terms of one year, two members for terms of two years, and three members for terms of three years. At least one member representing the general public and at least one member from a minority group, as defined by the federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare, shall be appointed for the initial term of three full years. Each member of the board shall serve for a term of 3 years and may continue to serve until replaced. No member shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive full terms; provided, however, that a member appointed for less than a full term may serve 2 full terms in addition to the part of a full term. All board members shall be subject to chapter 268A and shall be public employees for the purposes of chapter 258 for all acts or omissions within the scope of their duties as board members.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40T, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40T / Section 5
Applicability of Sec. 16 of chapter 30B
Status: in_force

Section 5. An affected municipality shall not be subject to section 16 of chapter 30B.

Section 5. An affected municipality shall not be subject to section 16 of chapter 30B.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 40
Judgment against member payable with interest in limited liability company
Status: in_force

Section 40. On application to a court of competent jurisdiction by any judgment creditor of a member, the court may charge the limited liability company interest of the member with payment of the unsatisfied amount of the judgment with interest. To the extent so charged, the judgment creditor has only the rights of an assignee of the limited liability company interest. This chapter does not deprive any member of the benefit of any exemption laws applicable to his limited liability company interest.

Section 40. On application to a court of competent jurisdiction by any judgment creditor of a member, the court may charge the limited liability company interest of the member with payment of the unsatisfied amount of the judgment with interest. To the extent so charged, the judgment creditor has only the rights of an assignee of the limited liability company interest. This chapter does not deprive any member of the benefit of any exemption laws applicable to his limited liability company interest.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 100B — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 100B
Reference of amount of loss under policy of fire insurance to referees; qualification of referee
Status: in_force

Section 100B. Every person nominated, specified or appointed under either of the two preceding sections shall be disinterested, a resident of the commonwealth and willing to act as referee. Service as referee for either party within four months prior to the date of nomination or specification for appointment, or, in case of a third referee chosen by the two referees, the date of the choice of the second referee, or, if appointed by the commissioner without specification, the date of application for appointment, shall be a disqualification for nomination, specification or appointment as aforesaid, unless with the written consent of the insured in case of a referee nominated by the company, of the company in case of a referee nominated by the insured, and of both in case of a third referee. No person shall be specified in an application to the commissioner who has been previously nominated by either party in connection with the reference proceedings to which the application relates.

Section 100B. Every person nominated, specified or appointed under either of the two preceding sections shall be disinterested, a resident of the commonwealth and willing to act as referee. Service as referee for either party within four months prior to the date of nomination or specification for appointment, or, in case of a third referee chosen by the two referees, the date of the choice of the second referee, or, if appointed by the commissioner without specification, the date of application for appointment, shall be a disqualification for nomination, specification or appointment as aforesaid, unless with the written consent of the insured in case of a referee nominated by the company, of the company in case of a referee nominated by the insured, and of both in case of a third referee. No person shall be specified in an application to the commissioner who has been previously nominated by either party in connection with the reference proceedings to which the application relates.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15HHHHH — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15HHHHH
Philanthropy Day
Status: in_force

Section 15HHHHH. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart November 15 as Philanthropy Day and recommending that those public and private organizations and individuals strongly influencing and promoting philanthropic activities within the commonwealth be recognized and that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Section 15HHHHH. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart November 15 as Philanthropy Day and recommending that those public and private organizations and individuals strongly influencing and promoting philanthropic activities within the commonwealth be recognized and that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223A, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223A / Section 1
Person defined
Status: in_force

Section 1. As used in this chapter, ''person'' includes an individual, his executor, administrator or other personal representative, or a corporation, partnership, association or any other legal or commercial entity, whether or not a citizen or domiciliary of this commonwealth and whether or not organized under the laws of this commonwealth.

Section 1. As used in this chapter, ''person'' includes an individual, his executor, administrator or other personal representative, or a corporation, partnership, association or any other legal or commercial entity, whether or not a citizen or domiciliary of this commonwealth and whether or not organized under the laws of this commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 48 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 48
Textbooks and school supplies
Status: in_force

Section 48. The principal at each school, subject to the direction of the superintendent, shall, at the expense of the school district, purchase textbooks and other school supplies, and consistent with the district policy, shall loan them to the pupils attending such school free of charge. If instruction is given in the manual and domestic arts, the principal may so purchase and loan the necessary tools, implements and materials. The principal shall also, at like expense, procure such apparatus, reference books and other means of illustration, as may be needed. Said purchases shall be made in accordance with chapter thirty B and within the purchasing guidelines adopted by the municipality where such purchases are made if such guidelines exist.

Section 48. The principal at each school, subject to the direction of the superintendent, shall, at the expense of the school district, purchase textbooks and other school supplies, and consistent with the district policy, shall loan them to the pupils attending such school free of charge. If instruction is given in the manual and domestic arts, the principal may so purchase and loan the necessary tools, implements and materials. The principal shall also, at like expense, procure such apparatus, reference books and other means of illustration, as may be needed. Said purchases shall be made in accordance with chapter thirty B and within the purchasing guidelines adopted by the municipality where such purchases are made if such guidelines exist.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 186 / Section 9
Recovery of rent paid in advance
Status: in_force

Section 9. If, upon the determination of a tenancy, in any manner mentioned in the preceding section, before the end of a period for which rent is payable, the rent therefor has been paid before such determination, a proportionate part thereof, according to the portion of such period then unexpired, may be recovered back in contract.

Section 9. If, upon the determination of a tenancy, in any manner mentioned in the preceding section, before the end of a period for which rent is payable, the rent therefor has been paid before such determination, a proportionate part thereof, according to the portion of such period then unexpired, may be recovered back in contract.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 5
Indemnification for demolition
Status: in_force

Section 5. If such demolition of a building is the means of stopping the fire or if the fire stops before it comes to it, the owner shall be entitled to recover reasonable compensation from the town unless it was the building in which the fire started. Such compensation shall be determined and recovered under chapter seventy-nine, as if the building demolished were taken by eminent domain.

Section 5. If such demolition of a building is the means of stopping the fire or if the fire stops before it comes to it, the owner shall be entitled to recover reasonable compensation from the town unless it was the building in which the fire started. Such compensation shall be determined and recovered under chapter seventy-nine, as if the building demolished were taken by eminent domain.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 46, sec. 19B — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 46 / Section 19B
Certified copies of birth records; restricted information regarding mother
Status: in_force

Section 19B. A certified copy of a birth record furnished under section two A shall not, unless the applicant so requests or unless the certificate is to be used in conjunction with a judicial proceeding, include the name of or any other information regarding the mother.

Section 19B. A certified copy of a birth record furnished under section two A shall not, unless the applicant so requests or unless the certificate is to be used in conjunction with a judicial proceeding, include the name of or any other information regarding the mother.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 242, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 242 / Section 6
Triple damages for waste during pendency of action for recovery of land
Status: in_force

Section 6. If, during the pendency of an action for the recovery of land, the tenant or person in possession, with knowledge thereof, commits waste, the demandant, if he recovers judgment, may afterward recover in tort three times the amount of the damages assessed therefor.

Section 6. If, during the pendency of an action for the recovery of land, the tenant or person in possession, with knowledge thereof, commits waste, the demandant, if he recovers judgment, may afterward recover in tort three times the amount of the damages assessed therefor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 2G — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167 / Section 2G
Penalties for unfair practices; enforcement
Status: in_force

Section 2G. The powers vested in the commissioner by sections two A to two F, inclusive, shall be in addition to any other powers to enforce any penalties, fines or forfeitures authorized by law with respect to the methods, acts and practices which may be declared by the commissioner hereunder to be unfair or deceptive.

Section 2G. The powers vested in the commissioner by sections two A to two F, inclusive, shall be in addition to any other powers to enforce any penalties, fines or forfeitures authorized by law with respect to the methods, acts and practices which may be declared by the commissioner hereunder to be unfair or deceptive.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 139, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 139 / Section 14
Buildings resorted to for illegal gaming or used for illegal keeping or sale of alcoholic beverages; nuisance
Status: in_force

Section 14. Every building, place or tenement which is resorted to for illegal gaming, or which is used for the illegal keeping or sale of alcoholic beverages, as defined in section one of chapter one hundred and thirty-eight, shall be deemed a common nuisance.

Section 14. Every building, place or tenement which is resorted to for illegal gaming, or which is used for the illegal keeping or sale of alcoholic beverages, as defined in section one of chapter one hundred and thirty-eight, shall be deemed a common nuisance.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221B, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221B / Section 7
Power of hearing officers to make orders
Status: in_force

Section 7. A hearing officer shall have the power to make the following orders, notwithstanding the default of the party chargeable with support or his failure to appear personally, which shall be subject to review and approval by a justice of the court division in which he is sitting as described in this chapter: an order for support under chapter two hundred and seven, two hundred and eight, two hundred and nine, two hundred and nine C or two hundred and nine D; a judgment of contempt for failure to comply with an order to provide support, including an employer's failure to comply with an order for income assignment, for failure to appear in response to a summons, or for any other reason; a stipulation for support or modification agreed to by the parties; an order establishing the amount of arrears or the rate at which arrears are to be paid off; an order suspending a judgment enforcing the income assignment order of another state or making an income assignment order based on the judgment of another state; and all actions to enforce judgments and orders available to the courts, including, but not limited to, orders for attachment of or lien against property, orders to post bond and security, and judgments of trustee process; and such other powers as may be given to masters by statute or rule.

Section 7. A hearing officer shall have the power to make the following orders, notwithstanding the default of the party chargeable with support or his failure to appear personally, which shall be subject to review and approval by a justice of the court division in which he is sitting as described in this chapter: an order for support under chapter two hundred and seven, two hundred and eight, two hundred and nine, two hundred and nine C or two hundred and nine D; a judgment of contempt for failure to comply with an order to provide support, including an employer's failure to comply with an order for income assignment, for failure to appear in response to a summons, or for any other reason; a stipulation for support or modification agreed to by the parties; an order establishing the amount of arrears or the rate at which arrears are to be paid off; an order suspending a judgment enforcing the income assignment order of another state or making an income assignment order based on the judgment of another state; and all actions to enforce judgments and orders available to the courts, including, but not limited to, orders for attachment of or lien against property, orders to post bond and security, and judgments of trustee process; and such other powers as may be given to masters by statute or rule.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 32K — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 32K
Appeals; reinstatement; reissuance
Status: in_force

Section 32K. Any person aggrieved by any act, rule, order or decision of the licensing board may appeal to the superior court. After suspension or revocation, the license may be reinstated or reissued if the conditions leading to such suspension or revocation have been remedied and the community is being maintained and operated in full compliance with the law.

Section 32K. Any person aggrieved by any act, rule, order or decision of the licensing board may appeal to the superior court. After suspension or revocation, the license may be reinstated or reissued if the conditions leading to such suspension or revocation have been remedied and the community is being maintained and operated in full compliance with the law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 40
Number of votes necessary to nominate candidate not on ballot
Status: in_force

Section 40. No person who is a candidate at a primary for nomination for or election to a political office, if no candidate's name is printed on the ballot therefor, shall be deemed to be nominated or elected unless he receives a number of votes at least equal to the number of signatures which would be required by law to place his name on the ballot at such primary as a candidate as aforesaid.

Section 40. No person who is a candidate at a primary for nomination for or election to a political office, if no candidate's name is printed on the ballot therefor, shall be deemed to be nominated or elected unless he receives a number of votes at least equal to the number of signatures which would be required by law to place his name on the ballot at such primary as a candidate as aforesaid.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 240, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 240 / Section 2
Proceedings upon petition
Status: in_force

Section 2. If the petition is not so served, the court shall order notice thereof by publication to the supposed claimants, whether residents or non-residents of the commonwealth. Such notice shall bind all the world, but the court may also require personal or other notice, and if, upon return of the order of notice duly executed, the parties notified do not appear within the time limited or, having appeared, disobey the lawful order of the court to try their claim, the court shall enter a decree that they be forever barred from having or enforcing any such claim adversely to the petitioner, his heirs or assigns, in the land described, and may require them to execute, within such time as the court orders, a conveyance, release or acquittance duly relinquishing the same. A judgment or decree under this section may require the giving of a bond to respond to any action brought under section four within five years after the entry of such judgment or decree.

Section 2. If the petition is not so served, the court shall order notice thereof by publication to the supposed claimants, whether residents or non-residents of the commonwealth. Such notice shall bind all the world, but the court may also require personal or other notice, and if, upon return of the order of notice duly executed, the parties notified do not appear within the time limited or, having appeared, disobey the lawful order of the court to try their claim, the court shall enter a decree that they be forever barred from having or enforcing any such claim adversely to the petitioner, his heirs or assigns, in the land described, and may require them to execute, within such time as the court orders, a conveyance, release or acquittance duly relinquishing the same. A judgment or decree under this section may require the giving of a bond to respond to any action brought under section four within five years after the entry of such judgment or decree.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 208 / Section 27
Curtesy or dower after divorce
Status: in_force

Section 27. After a divorce, a husband or wife shall not be entitled to curtesy or dower in the land of the other spouse.

Section 27. After a divorce, a husband or wife shall not be entitled to curtesy or dower in the land of the other spouse.