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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 9, sec. 4D — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 9 / Section 4D
Distribution of printed copies of official reports
Status: in_force

Section 4D. The state secretary shall furnish to each city and town of the commonwealth, to be preserved in a public place in the city or town, 1 copy of each of such report included in the public document series as the city or town clerk may apply for. The state secretary shall furnish 1 copy of each report to such public and other libraries as may apply for the reports. If the supervisor of public records shall report to the state secretary that a city or town is unable to properly care for and use the documents, the state secretary may discontinue sending the reports to that city or town. Each member of the general court and of the executive department, the clerk of each branch of the general court and each reporter assigned to either branch may, upon a written, signed request delivered to the state secretary, receive a copy of any such document. Ten copies shall be placed in the state library for the use of the library and for exchange.

Section 4D. The state secretary shall furnish to each city and town of the commonwealth, to be preserved in a public place in the city or town, 1 copy of each of such report included in the public document series as the city or town clerk may apply for. The state secretary shall furnish 1 copy of each report to such public and other libraries as may apply for the reports. If the supervisor of public records shall report to the state secretary that a city or town is unable to properly care for and use the documents, the state secretary may discontinue sending the reports to that city or town.

Each member of the general court and of the executive department, the clerk of each branch of the general court and each reporter assigned to either branch may, upon a written, signed request delivered to the state secretary, receive a copy of any such document. Ten copies shall be placed in the state library for the use of the library and for exchange.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 39 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161A / Section 39
Regulatory powers and duties in conflict with regulatory powers and duties of department of telecommunications and energy
Status: in_force

Section 39. In the event of any conflict between the regulatory powers and duties of the department of telecommunications and energy and the regulatory powers and duties of the authority within its area, the department of telecommunications and energy shall resolve such dispute and exercise such powers as it deems required in the particular instance.

Section 39. In the event of any conflict between the regulatory powers and duties of the department of telecommunications and energy and the regulatory powers and duties of the authority within its area, the department of telecommunications and energy shall resolve such dispute and exercise such powers as it deems required in the particular instance.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 162P — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 162P
Insurance producer doing business under assumed name; notice
Status: in_force

Section 162P. An insurance producer doing business under any name other than the producer's legal name is required to notify the commissioner prior to using the assumed name.

Section 162P. An insurance producer doing business under any name other than the producer's legal name is required to notify the commissioner prior to using the assumed name.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, sec. 36 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 235 / Section 36
Sale of personalty on execution; costs
Status: in_force

Section 36. Personal property seized on execution shall be safely kept by the officer, at the expense of the debtor, for four days at least; and shall be sold by public auction within fourteen days next after the seizure, except as provided in the following sections, unless the debtor before such sale redeems it by otherwise satisfying the execution.

Section 36. Personal property seized on execution shall be safely kept by the officer, at the expense of the debtor, for four days at least; and shall be sold by public auction within fourteen days next after the seizure, except as provided in the following sections, unless the debtor before such sale redeems it by otherwise satisfying the execution.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176 / Section 9
Admission to membership
Status: in_force

Section 9. A society may admit to benefit membership any person not less than fifteen years of age, nearest birthday, who has furnished evidence of insurability acceptable to the society. Any such member who shall apply for additional benefits more than six months after becoming a benefit member shall pass an additional medical examination, or make an additional declaration of insurability, as required by the society. Any person admitted prior to attaining the age of majority shall be bound by the terms of the application and certificate and by all the by-laws and rules of the society, and shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership therein to the same extent as though said applicant had attained said full age at the time of application. No society authorized to issue certificates under this chapter may refuse to admit to benefit membership any person, otherwise qualified, for the sole reason of blindness. A society shall specify in its laws or rules eligibility standards for each and every class of membership, the process for admission to membership, the process for admission to membership for each membership class, and the rights and privileges of each membership class, but only the benefit members shall have the right to vote on the management of insurance affairs of the society. Membership rights of a society are personal to the member and are not assignable. A society may provide in its laws or rules for grievance or complaint procedures for members.

Section 9. A society may admit to benefit membership any person not less than fifteen years of age, nearest birthday, who has furnished evidence of insurability acceptable to the society. Any such member who shall apply for additional benefits more than six months after becoming a benefit member shall pass an additional medical examination, or make an additional declaration of insurability, as required by the society.

Any person admitted prior to attaining the age of majority shall be bound by the terms of the application and certificate and by all the by-laws and rules of the society, and shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership therein to the same extent as though said applicant had attained said full age at the time of application.

No society authorized to issue certificates under this chapter may refuse to admit to benefit membership any person, otherwise qualified, for the sole reason of blindness.

A society shall specify in its laws or rules eligibility standards for each and every class of membership, the process for admission to membership, the process for admission to membership for each membership class, and the rights and privileges of each membership class, but only the benefit members shall have the right to vote on the management of insurance affairs of the society.

Membership rights of a society are personal to the member and are not assignable.

A society may provide in its laws or rules for grievance or complaint procedures for members.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 122, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 122 / Section 23
Unlawful possession of liquids or articles by patients with intent to consume as inebriants
Status: in_force

Section 23. Any patient of Tewksbury hospital who has in his possession, within or outside the precincts thereof, any liquid or other article with intent to consume the same as an inebriant, or to convey, give, sell or deliver the same to any other patient thereof for such consumption, shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than six months. This section shall not apply to the possession, handling or consumption of any such liquid or article under lawful directions of a physician.

Section 23. Any patient of Tewksbury hospital who has in his possession, within or outside the precincts thereof, any liquid or other article with intent to consume the same as an inebriant, or to convey, give, sell or deliver the same to any other patient thereof for such consumption, shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than six months. This section shall not apply to the possession, handling or consumption of any such liquid or article under lawful directions of a physician.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 87X — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 87X
Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; misrepresentation or false, fraudulent or misleading statements by licensee prohibited
Status: in_force

Section 87X. No licensee shall include in any advertising or publish, issue or make any misrepresentation or false, fraudulent or misleading statements through the press, circulation of advertising matter, radio, television, display signs or otherwise.

Section 87X. No licensee shall include in any advertising or publish, issue or make any misrepresentation or false, fraudulent or misleading statements through the press, circulation of advertising matter, radio, television, display signs or otherwise.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 12G — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 12G
Disclosure of information by physicians and other medical providers
Status: in_force

Section 12G. The disclosure by a physician, health care facility, nursing home or any other medical provider or by an agent of any of the foregoing information concerning the diagnosis, treatment, or condition of a patient in connection with the establishment of eligibility for, or entitlement to, benefits under chapters one hundred and fifteen, one hundred and seventeen, one hundred and eighteen, one hundred and eighteen A, one hundred and eighteen D, one hundred and eighteen E, section 9 of chapter 32 or in connection with any reporting required by law under chapters ninety-four, one hundred and eleven, one hundred and twelve, one hundred and twenty-three, or required by any other law, shall not constitute libel, slander, invasion of privacy, or otherwise be grounds for any civil or criminal liability on the part of any such physician, health care facility, nursing home or any other medical provider or by an agent of any of the foregoing who, without first obtaining consent from a patient or a patient's next of kin, discloses such information to any department, bureau or commission of the commonwealth, board established under chapter 32 or to any federal agency which, by law, requires such information or which provides health care benefits to eligible recipients who apply therefor.

Section 12G. The disclosure by a physician, health care facility, nursing home or any other medical provider or by an agent of any of the foregoing information concerning the diagnosis, treatment, or condition of a patient in connection with the establishment of eligibility for, or entitlement to, benefits under chapters one hundred and fifteen, one hundred and seventeen, one hundred and eighteen, one hundred and eighteen A, one hundred and eighteen D, one hundred and eighteen E, section 9 of chapter 32 or in connection with any reporting required by law under chapters ninety-four, one hundred and eleven, one hundred and twelve, one hundred and twenty-three, or required by any other law, shall not constitute libel, slander, invasion of privacy, or otherwise be grounds for any civil or criminal liability on the part of any such physician, health care facility, nursing home or any other medical provider or by an agent of any of the foregoing who, without first obtaining consent from a patient or a patient's next of kin, discloses such information to any department, bureau or commission of the commonwealth, board established under chapter 32 or to any federal agency which, by law, requires such information or which provides health care benefits to eligible recipients who apply therefor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 118 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 118
Stationary engines; distance from buildings
Status: in_force

Section 118. In a town which accepts this section or has accepted corresponding provisions of earlier laws, a stationary engine, propelled by steam or other motive power, shall not be erected or put up for use within five hundred feet of a dwelling house or public building unless a license therefor has been first granted and recorded in the manner provided in section one hundred and fifteen.

Section 118. In a town which accepts this section or has accepted corresponding provisions of earlier laws, a stationary engine, propelled by steam or other motive power, shall not be erected or put up for use within five hundred feet of a dwelling house or public building unless a license therefor has been first granted and recorded in the manner provided in section one hundred and fifteen.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33 / Section 24
Oaths; form
Status: in_force

Section 24. Every commissioned officer, before entering upon the performance of official duties or exercising any command, shall take and subscribe the following oath and declaration: I, , do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will support the constitution thereof and the constitution of the United States, that I will obey the lawful orders of all my superior officers, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as ___ according to the best of my ability and understanding, agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution and the laws of the commonwealth and the United States. So help me, God. All officers shall take and subscribe the said oath before any competent authority or an officer qualified under section 81 to administer oaths, except retired officers and aides-de-camp of the commander-in-chief who may take said oath before any competent authority. The following certificate shall be printed on every commission and shall be signed by the person before whom the officer is qualified: This may certify that , commissioned as within on this ___ day of , A.D., ___ personally appeared and took and subscribed the oaths required by the constitution and laws of this commonwealth and by a law of the United States, as qualification for the discharge of official duties. Before me, .

Section 24. Every commissioned officer, before entering upon the performance of official duties or exercising any command, shall take and subscribe the following oath and declaration:

I, , do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will support the constitution thereof and the constitution of the United States, that I will obey the lawful orders of all my superior officers, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as ___ according to the best of my ability and understanding, agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution and the laws of the commonwealth and the United States. So help me, God.

All officers shall take and subscribe the said oath before any competent authority or an officer qualified under section 81 to administer oaths, except retired officers and aides-de-camp of the commander-in-chief who may take said oath before any competent authority. The following certificate shall be printed on every commission and shall be signed by the person before whom the officer is qualified:

This may certify that , commissioned as within on this ___ day of , A.D., ___ personally appeared and took and subscribed the oaths required by the constitution and laws of this commonwealth and by a law of the United States, as qualification for the discharge of official duties.

Before me, .
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94C, sec. 32B — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94C / Section 32B
Class C controlled substances; unlawful manufacturer, distribution, dispensing or possession with intent to manufacture, etc.
Status: in_force

[Text of section applicable as provided by 2018, 69, Sec. 238.]

[Text of section applicable as provided by 2018, 69, Sec. 238.]

Section 32B. (a) Any person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures, distributes, dispenses or possesses with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance in Class C of section 31 shall be imprisoned in state prison for not more than 5 years or in a jail or house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000, or both such fine and imprisonment.

(b) Any person convicted of violating this section after 1 or more prior convictions of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing or possessing with the intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense a controlled substance as defined by section 31 under this or any prior law of this jurisdiction or of any offense of any other jurisdiction, federal, state or territorial, which is the same as or necessarily includes the elements of said offense shall be punished by a term of imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years, a term of imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years and a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000, a term of imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, a term of imprisonment in a jail or house of correction for not more than 21/2 years and a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000, or a fine of not more than $10,000.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21H, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21H / Section 7
Composting programs
Status: in_force

Section 7. The department, in consultation with the department of food and agriculture, shall establish a program to provide for recycling through composting of leaves and other organic matter. (a) The department shall be authorized to implement regional yard waste and leaf composting projects and shall utilize state-owned land where feasible. The department shall also be authorized to accept applications from municipalities for grants and to award grants to assist in the development of local and regional composting projects. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of a state and local yard waste and leaf composting program. (b) The department of food and agriculture shall establish an agricultural composting program. Said department of food and agriculture is hereby authorized to establish state and local composting projects, to establish a demonstration agricultural composting program, and to accept applications for grants from municipalities for the purposes of creating agricultural composting projects. Said department of food and agriculture shall promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of state, local, and demonstration agricultural composting programs.

Section 7. The department, in consultation with the department of food and agriculture, shall establish a program to provide for recycling through composting of leaves and other organic matter.

(a) The department shall be authorized to implement regional yard waste and leaf composting projects and shall utilize state-owned land where feasible. The department shall also be authorized to accept applications from municipalities for grants and to award grants to assist in the development of local and regional composting projects. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of a state and local yard waste and leaf composting program.

(b) The department of food and agriculture shall establish an agricultural composting program. Said department of food and agriculture is hereby authorized to establish state and local composting projects, to establish a demonstration agricultural composting program, and to accept applications for grants from municipalities for the purposes of creating agricultural composting projects. Said department of food and agriculture shall promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of state, local, and demonstration agricultural composting programs.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111F, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111F / Section 12
Material safety data sheets; examination by employee's physician; disclosure of information
Status: in_force

Section 12. An employer or the preparer of an MSDS shall provide said MSDS, including information withheld as a trade secret, immediately on a confidential basis to an employee's treating physician who states in writing that in his professional judgment said employee's medical condition may be the result of occupational exposure to a toxic or hazardous substance present in the employee's workplace; provided, however, that such treating physician shall be required to sign concurrently, or in the case of geographical separation within twenty-four hours a confidentiality agreement, the form of which shall be promulgated by the commissioner of DPH. This agreement shall restrict the use of information to health purposes, prohibit disclosure of the information to anyone other than the treating physician and necessary medical personnel, and may provide for compensation or other legally appropriate relief for any competitive harm which may result from a breach of the agreement.

Section 12. An employer or the preparer of an MSDS shall provide said MSDS, including information withheld as a trade secret, immediately on a confidential basis to an employee's treating physician who states in writing that in his professional judgment said employee's medical condition may be the result of occupational exposure to a toxic or hazardous substance present in the employee's workplace; provided, however, that such treating physician shall be required to sign concurrently, or in the case of geographical separation within twenty-four hours a confidentiality agreement, the form of which shall be promulgated by the commissioner of DPH. This agreement shall restrict the use of information to health purposes, prohibit disclosure of the information to anyone other than the treating physician and necessary medical personnel, and may provide for compensation or other legally appropriate relief for any competitive harm which may result from a breach of the agreement.