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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, sec. 8S — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176A / Section 8S
Nurse anesthetist and nurse practitioner services
Status: in_force

Section 8S. Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan delivered, issued or renewed in the commonwealth shall provide, as benefits to all individual subscribers and members within the commonwealth and to all group members having a principal place of employment within the commonwealth for services rendered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner designated as such certified registered nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner by the board of registration in nursing pursuant to the provisions of section eighty B of chapter one hundred and twelve; provided, however, that the following conditions are met: (1) the service rendered is within the scope of the certified registered nurse anesthetist's license or nurse practitioner's authorization to practice by the board of registration in nursing; and (2) the policy or contract currently provides benefits for identical services rendered by a provider of health care licensed by the commonwealth.

Section 8S. Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan delivered, issued or renewed in the commonwealth shall provide, as benefits to all individual subscribers and members within the commonwealth and to all group members having a principal place of employment within the commonwealth for services rendered by a certified registered nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner designated as such certified registered nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner by the board of registration in nursing pursuant to the provisions of section eighty B of chapter one hundred and twelve; provided, however, that the following conditions are met: (1) the service rendered is within the scope of the certified registered nurse anesthetist's license or nurse practitioner's authorization to practice by the board of registration in nursing; and (2) the policy or contract currently provides benefits for identical services rendered by a provider of health care licensed by the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 68, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XI / Chapter 68 / Section 5
Succession of parsonage land
Status: in_force

Section 5. The minister of a church or religious society, if a citizen of the commonwealth, shall be capable of taking in succession any parsonage land granted to the minister and his successors, or to the use of the ministers, or granted by words of like import, and may prosecute or defend any action relative to such land.

Section 5. The minister of a church or religious society, if a citizen of the commonwealth, shall be capable of taking in succession any parsonage land granted to the minister and his successors, or to the use of the ministers, or granted by words of like import, and may prosecute or defend any action relative to such land.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32, sec. 79 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32 / Section 79
Existing pensions
Status: in_force

Section 79. All pensions which were payable under chapter five hundred and three of the acts of nineteen hundred and twelve or chapter six hundred and seventy-one of the acts of nineteen hundred and thirteen by any city or town to former employees of a fire or water district therein which accepted chapter three hundred and fifty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and fourteen at the annual meeting of the district held next after the passage thereof, shall be paid by the district.

Section 79. All pensions which were payable under chapter five hundred and three of the acts of nineteen hundred and twelve or chapter six hundred and seventy-one of the acts of nineteen hundred and thirteen by any city or town to former employees of a fire or water district therein which accepted chapter three hundred and fifty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and fourteen at the annual meeting of the district held next after the passage thereof, shall be paid by the district.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, sec. 27A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 152 / Section 27A
False representation of physical condition by employee; right to benefits
Status: in_force

Section 27A. In any claim for compensation where it is found that at the time of hire the employee knowingly and willfully made a false representation as to his physical condition and the employer relied upon the false representation in hiring such employee, when such employee knew or should have known that it was unlikely he could fulfill the duties of the job without incurring a serious injury, then the employee shall, if an injury related to the condition misrepresented occurs, not be entitled to benefits under this chapter. Retention of an employee who rectifies any misrepresentation made to his employer regarding his physical condition subsequent to the hire but prior to the injury shall restore any right to compensation under this chapter.

Section 27A. In any claim for compensation where it is found that at the time of hire the employee knowingly and willfully made a false representation as to his physical condition and the employer relied upon the false representation in hiring such employee, when such employee knew or should have known that it was unlikely he could fulfill the duties of the job without incurring a serious injury, then the employee shall, if an injury related to the condition misrepresented occurs, not be entitled to benefits under this chapter. Retention of an employee who rectifies any misrepresentation made to his employer regarding his physical condition subsequent to the hire but prior to the injury shall restore any right to compensation under this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 255C, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 255C / Section 12
Rebates; prohibition; effect of filing of premium finance agreement
Status: in_force

Section 12. No premium finance agency, and no employee of such an agency shall pay, allow or offer to pay or allow in any manner whatsoever to an insurance agent or broker or any employee of an insurance agent or broker, or to any other person, any rebate whatsoever, either from the charge for financing specified in the premium finance agreement or otherwise, or shall give or offer to give any valuable consideration or inducement of any kind directly or indirectly, other than an article of merchandise not exceeding one dollar in value which shall have thereon the advertisement of the premium finance agency; and A filing of a premium finance agreement shall not be necessary to perfect the validity of such an agreement as a secured transaction as against creditors, subsequent purchasers, pledgees, incumbrancers, successors or assigns of the insured.

Section 12. No premium finance agency, and no employee of such an agency shall pay, allow or offer to pay or allow in any manner whatsoever to an insurance agent or broker or any employee of an insurance agent or broker, or to any other person, any rebate whatsoever, either from the charge for financing specified in the premium finance agreement or otherwise, or shall give or offer to give any valuable consideration or inducement of any kind directly or indirectly, other than an article of merchandise not exceeding one dollar in value which shall have thereon the advertisement of the premium finance agency; and

A filing of a premium finance agreement shall not be necessary to perfect the validity of such an agreement as a secured transaction as against creditors, subsequent purchasers, pledgees, incumbrancers, successors or assigns of the insured.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 79 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 79
Witnesses; summoning in Suffolk and Worcester; expenses
Status: in_force

Section 79. Officers in attendance upon the sessions of the superior court for criminal business in Suffolk county and the officers appointed for attendance on the sessions of the superior court for civil or criminal business in Worcester county shall summon witnesses on behalf of the commonwealth from any part of the commonwealth, but shall receive therefor no compensation in addition to their salaries except for expenses actually incurred and paid.

Section 79. Officers in attendance upon the sessions of the superior court for criminal business in Suffolk county and the officers appointed for attendance on the sessions of the superior court for civil or criminal business in Worcester county shall summon witnesses on behalf of the commonwealth from any part of the commonwealth, but shall receive therefor no compensation in addition to their salaries except for expenses actually incurred and paid.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 248, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 248 / Section 14
Return before justice of court
Status: in_force

Section 14. If the court to which the writ is returnable is not sitting for the transaction of business when the writ is returned, the return shall be made before a justice thereof. If the writ is returned before a justice when the court is sitting for the transaction of business, he may adjourn the case into the court, to be there heard and determined.

Section 14. If the court to which the writ is returnable is not sitting for the transaction of business when the writ is returned, the return shall be made before a justice thereof. If the writ is returned before a justice when the court is sitting for the transaction of business, he may adjourn the case into the court, to be there heard and determined.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183B, sec. 43 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183B / Section 43
Deposits placed in escrow; holding instrument of payment
Status: in_force

Section 43. (a) Any deposit made in connection with the purchase or reservation in the commonwealth of a time-share from a person required to deliver a public offering statement pursuant to subsection (c) of section thirty-seven shall be placed in escrow, either in the commonwealth or in the state where the time-share project is located, in an account designated solely for said purpose by a licensed title insurance company, an attorney, a licensed real estate broker or an institution whose accounts are insured by a governmental agency or instrumentality until (i) delivered to said person required to deliver a public offering statement at the expiration of the time for cancellation or any later time specified in any contract of sale, (ii) delivered to said person because of the purchaser's default under a contract to purchase the time-share, or (iii) refunded to the purchaser. The interest, if any, earned on the deposit while it is held in escrow shall be credited to the account of the purchaser. (b) A seller may hold until the receipt of a notice of cancellation, or the fifteenth day following the cancellation period provided for in section forty-one, an instrument of payment, including but not limited to a credit account authorization, made by a purchaser which is payable to the escrow agent. After expiration of said fifteen days, if no notice of cancellation is received, said instrument shall be deposited as provided in subsection (a).

Section 43. (a) Any deposit made in connection with the purchase or reservation in the commonwealth of a time-share from a person required to deliver a public offering statement pursuant to subsection (c) of section thirty-seven shall be placed in escrow, either in the commonwealth or in the state where the time-share project is located, in an account designated solely for said purpose by a licensed title insurance company, an attorney, a licensed real estate broker or an institution whose accounts are insured by a governmental agency or instrumentality until (i) delivered to said person required to deliver a public offering statement at the expiration of the time for cancellation or any later time specified in any contract of sale, (ii) delivered to said person because of the purchaser's default under a contract to purchase the time-share, or (iii) refunded to the purchaser. The interest, if any, earned on the deposit while it is held in escrow shall be credited to the account of the purchaser.

(b) A seller may hold until the receipt of a notice of cancellation, or the fifteenth day following the cancellation period provided for in section forty-one, an instrument of payment, including but not limited to a credit account authorization, made by a purchaser which is payable to the escrow agent. After expiration of said fifteen days, if no notice of cancellation is received, said instrument shall be deposited as provided in subsection (a).
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 150A, sec. 4A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 150A / Section 4A
Unfair labor practices by individuals or labor organizations
Status: in_force

Section 4A. It shall be an unfair labor practice for any person or labor organization— (1) To seize or occupy unlawfully private property as a means of forcing settlement of a labor dispute; or (2) To authorize or engage in any strike, slowdown, boycott or other concerted cessation of work or withholding of patronage for the purpose of— (a) Bringing about, directly or indirectly, the commission of any unfair labor practice, or (b) Injuring or interfering with the trade or business of any person because such person has refused to commit an unfair labor practice; or (c) Interfering with, restraining or coercing employees in their choice or rejection of representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining after the commission has determined in a proceeding under section five that such employees do not desire to be represented by such labor organization; or (3) To aid in any concerted activities of the types described in this section by giving direction or guidance in the conduct thereof or by providing funds for the payment of strike, unemployment or other benefits to persons participating therein; or (4) To interfere with, restrain or coerce an employer or employee in the exercise of a right guaranteed under this chapter.

Section 4A. It shall be an unfair labor practice for any person or labor organization—

(1) To seize or occupy unlawfully private property as a means of forcing settlement of a labor dispute; or

(2) To authorize or engage in any strike, slowdown, boycott or other concerted cessation of work or withholding of patronage for the purpose of—

(a) Bringing about, directly or indirectly, the commission of any unfair labor practice, or

(b) Injuring or interfering with the trade or business of any person because such person has refused to commit an unfair labor practice; or

(c) Interfering with, restraining or coercing employees in their choice or rejection of representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining after the commission has determined in a proceeding under section five that such employees do not desire to be represented by such labor organization; or

(3) To aid in any concerted activities of the types described in this section by giving direction or guidance in the conduct thereof or by providing funds for the payment of strike, unemployment or other benefits to persons participating therein; or

(4) To interfere with, restrain or coerce an employer or employee in the exercise of a right guaranteed under this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 4, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 9
Time for performance of acts performable on Sunday or holiday
Status: in_force

Section 9. Except as otherwise provided, when the day or the last day for the performance of any act, including the making of any payment or tender of payment, authorized or required by statute or by contract, falls on Sunday or a legal holiday, the act may, unless it is specifically authorized or required to be performed on Sunday or on a legal holiday, be performed on the next succeeding business day.

Section 9. Except as otherwise provided, when the day or the last day for the performance of any act, including the making of any payment or tender of payment, authorized or required by statute or by contract, falls on Sunday or a legal holiday, the act may, unless it is specifically authorized or required to be performed on Sunday or on a legal holiday, be performed on the next succeeding business day.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 141 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 141
Retention of records by state departments and commissions
Status: in_force

Section 141. Every state department and commission shall keep a record of its proceedings in any matter considered by it under any laws affecting street railways in which it shall enter every request, made by any party before it, for a ruling of law and of its action upon such request, and the neglect either to grant or refuse such request shall, subject to section five of chapter twenty-five, be taken in any judicial review of such proceedings as a refusal.

Section 141. Every state department and commission shall keep a record of its proceedings in any matter considered by it under any laws affecting street railways in which it shall enter every request, made by any party before it, for a ruling of law and of its action upon such request, and the neglect either to grant or refuse such request shall, subject to section five of chapter twenty-five, be taken in any judicial review of such proceedings as a refusal.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 166, sec. 22H — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 166 / Section 22H
Underground construction; responsibility of utility
Status: in_force

Section 22H. If underground construction is necessary to provide replacement facilities for any poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures removed pursuant to any ordinance or by-law enacted pursuant to section twenty-two D the utility shall be responsible to furnish in connection with such replacement facilities only that portion of the conduits, conductors and associated equipment required to be furnished by it under its applicable rules, regulations and tariffs on file with the department (hereinafter called the ''utility's service facilities''); provided, however, that the utility shall by its tariff offer to carry its lines up to any structure which is to receive service or a distance of fifty feet from the street, whichever is the lesser; and provided, further, that if any ordinance or by-law adopted pursuant to section twenty-two D so provides, any utility in providing underground replacement facilities for any poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures shall install customer's service facilities. Underground construction by the utility, or by or on behalf of any municipality, pursuant to any cooperation agreement entered into pursuant to section twenty-two E shall be accomplished in accordance with the rules and regulations authorized by the department, and shall be scheduled so as to be completed at or prior to removal of such poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures as are being removed.

Section 22H. If underground construction is necessary to provide replacement facilities for any poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures removed pursuant to any ordinance or by-law enacted pursuant to section twenty-two D the utility shall be responsible to furnish in connection with such replacement facilities only that portion of the conduits, conductors and associated equipment required to be furnished by it under its applicable rules, regulations and tariffs on file with the department (hereinafter called the ''utility's service facilities''); provided, however, that the utility shall by its tariff offer to carry its lines up to any structure which is to receive service or a distance of fifty feet from the street, whichever is the lesser; and provided, further, that if any ordinance or by-law adopted pursuant to section twenty-two D so provides, any utility in providing underground replacement facilities for any poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures shall install customer's service facilities. Underground construction by the utility, or by or on behalf of any municipality, pursuant to any cooperation agreement entered into pursuant to section twenty-two E shall be accomplished in accordance with the rules and regulations authorized by the department, and shall be scheduled so as to be completed at or prior to removal of such poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures as are being removed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62 / Section 16
Agreement as to total tax due from trustees
Status: in_force

Section 16. For the purpose of facilitating the settlement and distribution of estates held by trustees and the other fiduciaries named in section thirteen, the commissioner may on behalf of the commonwealth agree on the amount of taxes at any time due or to become due from such estates under this chapter, and payment in accordance with such agreement shall be full satisfaction of the taxes to which the agreement relates.

Section 16. For the purpose of facilitating the settlement and distribution of estates held by trustees and the other fiduciaries named in section thirteen, the commissioner may on behalf of the commonwealth agree on the amount of taxes at any time due or to become due from such estates under this chapter, and payment in accordance with such agreement shall be full satisfaction of the taxes to which the agreement relates.