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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 81 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 81
Compelling or permitting minor to work in violation of statute; certification of false statement
Status: in_force

Section 81. Any parent, guardian or custodian having a minor under his control who compels or permits such minor to work in violation of any provision of sections sixty to seventy-four, inclusive, or knowingly certifies to any materially false statement for the purpose of obtaining the illegal employment of such minor, shall for a first offence be punished by a fine of not less than two nor more than ten dollars or by imprisonment for not more than five days, or both; and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty-five dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ten days, or both.

Section 81. Any parent, guardian or custodian having a minor under his control who compels or permits such minor to work in violation of any provision of sections sixty to seventy-four, inclusive, or knowingly certifies to any materially false statement for the purpose of obtaining the illegal employment of such minor, shall for a first offence be punished by a fine of not less than two nor more than ten dollars or by imprisonment for not more than five days, or both; and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty-five dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ten days, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 244, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 244 / Section 26
Venue
Status: in_force

Section 26. Except as provided in section forty, a suit for redemption shall be brought in the county where the land or any part thereof lies.

Section 26. Except as provided in section forty, a suit for redemption shall be brought in the county where the land or any part thereof lies.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62C, sec. 77 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62C / Section 77
Failure to file return, list or report, or information required by Sec. 8; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 77. Any individual, partnership, association, trust, corporate trust or corporation failing without reasonable excuse to file a return, list or report, or otherwise give information, as required by section eight, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than five hundred dollars.

Section 77. Any individual, partnership, association, trust, corporate trust or corporation failing without reasonable excuse to file a return, list or report, or otherwise give information, as required by section eight, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than five hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118E, sec. 10G — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118E / Section 10G
Coverage for children under age 18 for cleft lip and cleft palate
Status: in_force

[Text of section applicable as provided by 2012, 234, Sec. 8.]

[Text of section applicable as provided by 2012, 234, Sec. 8.]

Section 10G. For children under the age of 18, the division shall cover the cost of treating cleft lip and cleft palate. The coverage shall include benefits for medical, dental, oral and facial surgery, surgical management and follow-up care by oral and plastic surgeons, orthodontic treatment and management, preventative and restorative dentistry to ensure good health and adequate dental structures for orthodontic treatment or prosthetic management therapy, speech therapy, audiology and nutrition services, if such services are prescribed by the treating physician or surgeon and such physician or surgeon certifies that such services are medically necessary and consequent to the treatment of the cleft lip, cleft palate or both. The coverage required by this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions applicable to other benefits. Payment for dental or orthodontic treatment not related to the management of the congenital condition of cleft lip and cleft palate shall not be covered under this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 96 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 96
Entry of new certificate upon reverter
Status: in_force

Section 96. If land taken for a public use reverts by operation of law to the owner from whom it was taken or to his heirs or assigns, the court, upon petition of the person entitled to the benefit of the reversion, after notice and a hearing, may order the entry of a new certificate of title to him.

Section 96. If land taken for a public use reverts by operation of law to the owner from whom it was taken or to his heirs or assigns, the court, upon petition of the person entitled to the benefit of the reversion, after notice and a hearing, may order the entry of a new certificate of title to him.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 262 / Section 19
Endorsement of fees; certificate of use of conveyance; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 19. No fees for the service of any process of which the officer is required to make a return shall be allowed, unless itemized and endorsed on the process; and no allowance for the use of a conveyance in the service of a civil process shall be made, unless the officer certifies that it was necessary for him to use a conveyance, and that he actually used such conveyance for the distance set forth in his certificate. An officer who makes a false certificate under this section or section ten shall forfeit thirty dollars for each offence, to the use of the commonwealth.

Section 19. No fees for the service of any process of which the officer is required to make a return shall be allowed, unless itemized and endorsed on the process; and no allowance for the use of a conveyance in the service of a civil process shall be made, unless the officer certifies that it was necessary for him to use a conveyance, and that he actually used such conveyance for the distance set forth in his certificate. An officer who makes a false certificate under this section or section ten shall forfeit thirty dollars for each offence, to the use of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 62 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 62
Fraudulent registration
Status: in_force

Section 62. In all cases of registration procured by fraud, the owner may pursue all his legal and equitable remedies against the parties to such fraud, without prejudice however to the rights of any innocent holder for value of a certificate of title. After the transcription of the judgement of registration on the original complaint, any subsequent registration procured by the presentation of a forged deed or other instrument or by the presentation of a deed or other instrument executed on behalf of a corporation by persons falsely purporting to be the president, vice president, treasurer or assistant treasurer of the corporation shall be null and void.

Section 62. In all cases of registration procured by fraud, the owner may pursue all his legal and equitable remedies against the parties to such fraud, without prejudice however to the rights of any innocent holder for value of a certificate of title. After the transcription of the judgement of registration on the original complaint, any subsequent registration procured by the presentation of a forged deed or other instrument or by the presentation of a deed or other instrument executed on behalf of a corporation by persons falsely purporting to be the president, vice president, treasurer or assistant treasurer of the corporation shall be null and void.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6A, sec. 16BB — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6A / Section 16BB
Statewide program to provide remote consultations to health care providers providing care for persons exhibiting symptoms of substance abuse disorder
Status: in_force

Section 16BB. (a) Subject to appropriation, the executive office of health and human services shall develop and implement a statewide program to provide remote consultations available for not less than 5 days a week to primary care practices, nurse practitioners and other health care providers for persons over the age of 17 who exhibit symptoms of a substance use disorder. Consultation services shall include, but not be limited to, support of screening, diagnosis, treatment, other interventions and referrals for substance use disorder. (b) Expenditures by the executive office of health and human services that for the program are related to services provided on behalf of commercially-insured clients may be assessed by the secretary of health and human services on surcharge payors, as defined in section 64 of chapter 118E.

Section 16BB. (a) Subject to appropriation, the executive office of health and human services shall develop and implement a statewide program to provide remote consultations available for not less than 5 days a week to primary care practices, nurse practitioners and other health care providers for persons over the age of 17 who exhibit symptoms of a substance use disorder. Consultation services shall include, but not be limited to, support of screening, diagnosis, treatment, other interventions and referrals for substance use disorder.

(b) Expenditures by the executive office of health and human services that for the program are related to services provided on behalf of commercially-insured clients may be assessed by the secretary of health and human services on surcharge payors, as defined in section 64 of chapter 118E.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 76, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 76 / Section 20
Powers and duties of supervisors of attendance
Status: in_force

Section 20. Supervisors of attendance shall inquire into all cases arising under sections two and eight of chapter seventy-two, sections one, two, four to eleven, inclusive, and fifteen of chapter seventy-six, and sections ninety, ninety-two, ninety-three, and ninety-five of chapter one hundred and forty-nine, and may apply for petitions under the provisions of section thirty-nine E of chapter one hundred and nineteen. They shall, if the court so orders, have oversight of children placed on probation; of minors licensed by the school committee under section nineteen of chapter one hundred and one; and of children admitted to or attending shows or entertainments in violation of section one hundred and ninety-seven of chapter one hundred and forty. They may apprehend and take to school without a warrant any truant or absentee found wandering in the streets or public places.

Section 20. Supervisors of attendance shall inquire into all cases arising under sections two and eight of chapter seventy-two, sections one, two, four to eleven, inclusive, and fifteen of chapter seventy-six, and sections ninety, ninety-two, ninety-three, and ninety-five of chapter one hundred and forty-nine, and may apply for petitions under the provisions of section thirty-nine E of chapter one hundred and nineteen. They shall, if the court so orders, have oversight of children placed on probation; of minors licensed by the school committee under section nineteen of chapter one hundred and one; and of children admitted to or attending shows or entertainments in violation of section one hundred and ninety-seven of chapter one hundred and forty. They may apprehend and take to school without a warrant any truant or absentee found wandering in the streets or public places.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 56, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 56 / Section 19
False certificates of election results
Status: in_force

Section 19. A city or town clerk, precinct clerk, election commissioner, mayor, alderman, selectman or other officer, who wilfully signs or issues a certificate not in accordance with the result of an election as appearing by the records and copies of records of votes cast, or by a recount of votes, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year.

Section 19. A city or town clerk, precinct clerk, election commissioner, mayor, alderman, selectman or other officer, who wilfully signs or issues a certificate not in accordance with the result of an election as appearing by the records and copies of records of votes cast, or by a recount of votes, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 23T — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 23T
Supervised practice pending examination results
Status: in_force

Section 23T. A person who meets the requirements and possesses the qualifications set forth hereunder to be admitted to the examination for licensure as a respiratory therapist may practice respiratory care between the date of filing an application and the announcement of the results of said examination for licensure; provided however that such practice is under the supervision of a respiratory therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter. If any person so practicing fails to pass the licensure examination for which he filed an application, the privilege as granted under this section shall automatically cease upon due notice to the applicant of such failure.

Section 23T. A person who meets the requirements and possesses the qualifications set forth hereunder to be admitted to the examination for licensure as a respiratory therapist may practice respiratory care between the date of filing an application and the announcement of the results of said examination for licensure; provided however that such practice is under the supervision of a respiratory therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter. If any person so practicing fails to pass the licensure examination for which he filed an application, the privilege as granted under this section shall automatically cease upon due notice to the applicant of such failure.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 205, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 205 / Section 17
Sureties on prior bond; liability
Status: in_force

Section 17. If a new bond is required as above provided, the sureties on the prior bond shall be liable for all breaches of the condition thereof committed before the new bond is approved by the judge.

Section 17. If a new bond is required as above provided, the sureties on the prior bond shall be liable for all breaches of the condition thereof committed before the new bond is approved by the judge.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 218, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 218 / Section 28
Recognizances to keep peace
Status: in_force

Section 28. District courts may require persons found guilty of any crime within their final jurisdiction, except a violation of by-laws, orders, ordinances, rules and regulations, made by cities, towns and public officers, or of the laws and regulations relative to the public health or relative to defective highways, in addition to the punishment prescribed by law, to recognize with sureties, in a reasonable sum, to keep the peace or be of good behavior, or both, for not more than one year, and to stand committed until they so recognize. Sections thirteen, sixteen and seventeen of chapter two hundred and seventy-five shall apply to recognizances so taken.

Section 28. District courts may require persons found guilty of any crime within their final jurisdiction, except a violation of by-laws, orders, ordinances, rules and regulations, made by cities, towns and public officers, or of the laws and regulations relative to the public health or relative to defective highways, in addition to the punishment prescribed by law, to recognize with sureties, in a reasonable sum, to keep the peace or be of good behavior, or both, for not more than one year, and to stand committed until they so recognize. Sections thirteen, sixteen and seventeen of chapter two hundred and seventy-five shall apply to recognizances so taken.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 16I — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 16I
Severability of sections relating to regional school districts
Status: in_force

Section 16I. If any provision of said sections, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances, shall be held invalid, the remainder of said sections and the application of such provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.

Section 16I. If any provision of said sections, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances, shall be held invalid, the remainder of said sections and the application of such provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183B, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183B / Section 40
Public offering statements; time-share registered with securities exchange commission
Status: in_force

Section 40. If a time-share is currently registered with the securities and exchange commission of the United States, a developer satisfies all requirements of this chapter relating to the preparation of a public offering statement if he delivers to the purchaser a copy of the public offering statement filed with said securities and exchange commission.

Section 40. If a time-share is currently registered with the securities and exchange commission of the United States, a developer satisfies all requirements of this chapter relating to the preparation of a public offering statement if he delivers to the purchaser a copy of the public offering statement filed with said securities and exchange commission.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 205, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 205 / Section 6A
Surety not required on bonds filed by national banks
Status: in_force

Section 6A. No surety shall be required upon bonds filed by national banks, located in the commonwealth and duly permitted to act in a fiduciary capacity, as receiver, assignee, guardian, conservator except that the court appointing such a bank as such a fiduciary, other than as trustee, may upon application of an interested person require the bank so appointed to give such security, in addition to the lien or security provided by the laws of the United States, as the court may consider proper, and upon failure of such bank to give the security required may revoke such appointment and remove such bank.

Section 6A. No surety shall be required upon bonds filed by national banks, located in the commonwealth and duly permitted to act in a fiduciary capacity, as receiver, assignee, guardian, conservator except that the court appointing such a bank as such a fiduciary, other than as trustee, may upon application of an interested person require the bank so appointed to give such security, in addition to the lien or security provided by the laws of the United States, as the court may consider proper, and upon failure of such bank to give the security required may revoke such appointment and remove such bank.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 130 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 130
Construction of overpasses and underpasses
Status: in_force

Section 130. A company, which has acquired land for such purpose, may construct its railway over or under a railroad, in the manner agreed upon by the companies, or, if they do not agree, in the manner prescribed by the department; but no overhead structure shall be built at a height of less than eighteen feet above the railroad track without the written consent of the department.

Section 130. A company, which has acquired land for such purpose, may construct its railway over or under a railroad, in the manner agreed upon by the companies, or, if they do not agree, in the manner prescribed by the department; but no overhead structure shall be built at a height of less than eighteen feet above the railroad track without the written consent of the department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 14B — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90 / Section 14B
Uniform stopping and turning signals on ways
Status: in_force

Section 14B. Every person operating a motor vehicle, before stopping said vehicle or making any turning movement which would affect the operation of any other vehicle, shall give a plainly visible signal by activating the brake lights or directional lights or signal as provided on said vehicle; and in the event electrical or mechanical signals are not operating or not provided on the vehicle, a plainly visible signal by means of the hand and arm shall be made. Hand and arm signals shall be made as follows:— 1. An intention to turn to the left shall be indicated by hand and arm extended horizontally. 2. An intention to turn to the right shall be indicated by hand and arm extended upward. 3. An intention to stop or decrease speed shall be indicated by hand and arm extended downward. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars for each offense.

Section 14B. Every person operating a motor vehicle, before stopping said vehicle or making any turning movement which would affect the operation of any other vehicle, shall give a plainly visible signal by activating the brake lights or directional lights or signal as provided on said vehicle; and in the event electrical or mechanical signals are not operating or not provided on the vehicle, a plainly visible signal by means of the hand and arm shall be made. Hand and arm signals shall be made as follows:—

1. An intention to turn to the left shall be indicated by hand and arm extended horizontally.

2. An intention to turn to the right shall be indicated by hand and arm extended upward.

3. An intention to stop or decrease speed shall be indicated by hand and arm extended downward.

Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars for each offense.