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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 80K — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 80K
Promulgation of regulations by the board regarding advanced practice nursing
Status: in_force

Section 80K. The board shall promulgate regulations, subject to approval by the commissioner, to ensure that nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists under the board of registration in nursing are subject to requirements commensurate to those that physicians are subject to under the board of registration in medicine pursuant to the sixth and seventh paragraphs of section 5 and sections 5A to 5M, inclusive, as they apply to the creation and public dissemination of individual profiles and licensure restrictions, disciplinary actions and reports, claims or reports of malpractice, communication with professional organizations, physical and mental examinations, investigation of complaints and other aspects of professional conduct and discipline.

Section 80K. The board shall promulgate regulations, subject to approval by the commissioner, to ensure that nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists under the board of registration in nursing are subject to requirements commensurate to those that physicians are subject to under the board of registration in medicine pursuant to the sixth and seventh paragraphs of section 5 and sections 5A to 5M, inclusive, as they apply to the creation and public dissemination of individual profiles and licensure restrictions, disciplinary actions and reports, claims or reports of malpractice, communication with professional organizations, physical and mental examinations, investigation of complaints and other aspects of professional conduct and discipline.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32A, sec. 17U — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32A / Section 17U
Coverage for postpartum depression and major depressive disorder screenings conducted pursuant to section 247 of chapter 111
Status: in_force

Section 17U. The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured under the group insurance commission coverage for postpartum depression and major depressive disorder screenings conducted pursuant to section 247 of chapter 111.

Section 17U. The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured under the group insurance commission coverage for postpartum depression and major depressive disorder screenings conducted pursuant to section 247 of chapter 111.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258 / Section 11
Frivolous claims; costs; subsequent actions
Status: in_force

Section 11. If the judgment in any action brought under this chapter is in favor of the public employer, judgment for costs and execution thereon may issue in favor of the public employer, if the court finds the action brought by the claimant to have been frivolous or in bad faith, and final judgment on the action shall be a bar to any other or further action being brought on the same claim or subject matter.

Section 11. If the judgment in any action brought under this chapter is in favor of the public employer, judgment for costs and execution thereon may issue in favor of the public employer, if the court finds the action brought by the claimant to have been frivolous or in bad faith, and final judgment on the action shall be a bar to any other or further action being brought on the same claim or subject matter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 15E, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 15E / Section 11
Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission
Status: in_force

Section 11. (a) The interstate commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively achieve the purposes of this compact. In the event the interstate commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope or the powers granted in this act, then that action by the interstate commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect. (b) Rules shall be made pursuant to a rulemaking process that shall substantially, or as much as possible, conform with the Model State Administrative Procedure Act of 1981, uniform laws annotated, vol. 15, p.1 (2000) as amended. (c) Not later than 30 days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule; provided, that the filing of such a petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the interstate commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the interstate commission's authority. (d) If a majority of the legislatures of the compacting states reject a rule by enactment of a statute or resolution, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any compacting state.

Section 11. (a) The interstate commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively achieve the purposes of this compact. In the event the interstate commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope or the powers granted in this act, then that action by the interstate commission shall be invalid and have no force or effect.

(b) Rules shall be made pursuant to a rulemaking process that shall substantially, or as much as possible, conform with the Model State Administrative Procedure Act of 1981, uniform laws annotated, vol. 15, p.1 (2000) as amended.

(c) Not later than 30 days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule; provided, that the filing of such a petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the interstate commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the interstate commission's authority.

(d) If a majority of the legislatures of the compacting states reject a rule by enactment of a statute or resolution, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any compacting state.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118E, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118E / Section 26
Identification card
Status: in_force

Section 26. The division shall issue a numbered identification card to persons receiving medical assistance under this chapter. Such card shall bear the date of issue and shall be presented to providers as verification of eligibility for medical assistance. The division shall establish by rules and regulations such procedures as may be necessary for the purpose of recalling identification on termination of eligibility.

Section 26. The division shall issue a numbered identification card to persons receiving medical assistance under this chapter. Such card shall bear the date of issue and shall be presented to providers as verification of eligibility for medical assistance. The division shall establish by rules and regulations such procedures as may be necessary for the purpose of recalling identification on termination of eligibility.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23G, sec. 30 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23G / Section 30
Accounts of receipts and expenditures; annual report
Status: in_force

Section 30. The Agency shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and expenditures of the Government Land Bank Fund; and shall make a report annually containing an abstract of such accounts and detailed information on all receipts and expenditures, including prices paid for lands purchased, the terms upon which loans, loan guarantee and grants were made, and such other detailed information as provided in section 14. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the Agency shall have full power to exercise care of its property and management of its loans, loan guarantees, grants, business and affairs, and to sell and convey any lands as provided by this chapter, by deed or other instrument sealed with its corporate seal, signed and acknowledged by a majority of the board of directors of in like manner to authorize such sale and conveyance by any of its officers or agents.

Section 30. The Agency shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and expenditures of the Government Land Bank Fund; and shall make a report annually containing an abstract of such accounts and detailed information on all receipts and expenditures, including prices paid for lands purchased, the terms upon which loans, loan guarantee and grants were made, and such other detailed information as provided in section 14. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the Agency shall have full power to exercise care of its property and management of its loans, loan guarantees, grants, business and affairs, and to sell and convey any lands as provided by this chapter, by deed or other instrument sealed with its corporate seal, signed and acknowledged by a majority of the board of directors of in like manner to authorize such sale and conveyance by any of its officers or agents.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 185 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 185
Real estate appraisers; business addresses; written notification of change; residence addresses
Status: in_force

Section 185. A. Each state-certified general real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser or state-licensed real estate appraiser shall advise the board of the address of his principal place of business and all other addresses at which he is currently engaged in the business of preparing real property appraisal reports. B. Whenever a state-certified general real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser or state-licensed real estate appraiser changes a place of business, he shall immediately give written notification of the change to the board and apply for an amended certificate or license. C. Every state-certified general real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser or state-licensed real estate appraiser shall notify the board of his current residence address. Residence addresses on file with the board shall be exempt from disclosure as public records unless the residence address is the mailing address.

Section 185. A. Each state-certified general real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser or state-licensed real estate appraiser shall advise the board of the address of his principal place of business and all other addresses at which he is currently engaged in the business of preparing real property appraisal reports.

B. Whenever a state-certified general real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser or state-licensed real estate appraiser changes a place of business, he shall immediately give written notification of the change to the board and apply for an amended certificate or license.

C. Every state-certified general real estate appraiser, state-certified residential real estate appraiser or state-licensed real estate appraiser shall notify the board of his current residence address. Residence addresses on file with the board shall be exempt from disclosure as public records unless the residence address is the mailing address.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6A, sec. 105 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6A / Section 105
Department of veterans' services; secretary of veterans' services
Status: in_force

Section 105. There shall be an executive office of veterans' services under the supervision and control of a secretary of veterans' services, who shall be a veteran appointed by the governor, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and may be removed by governor at any time. This position shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The secretary shall devote their full-time during business hours to the duties of their office. The secretary shall be the state agent for the settlement of pension, bounty, back pay, compensation and other claims of citizens of the commonwealth against the government of the United States, or any state thereof, on account of military or naval service and shall assist and advise war veterans, and their dependents, heirs or legal representatives, with respect to the filing, prosecution and settlement of such claims.

Section 105. There shall be an executive office of veterans' services under the supervision and control of a secretary of veterans' services, who shall be a veteran appointed by the governor, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and may be removed by governor at any time. This position shall be classified in accordance with section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section 46C of said chapter 30. The secretary shall devote their full-time during business hours to the duties of their office. The secretary shall be the state agent for the settlement of pension, bounty, back pay, compensation and other claims of citizens of the commonwealth against the government of the United States, or any state thereof, on account of military or naval service and shall assist and advise war veterans, and their dependents, heirs or legal representatives, with respect to the filing, prosecution and settlement of such claims.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 217, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 217 / Section 18
Register; furnishing copies; fees
Status: in_force

Section 18. The register shall furnish copies of records or other papers in his custody and shall collect the legal fees therefor.

Section 18. The register shall furnish copies of records or other papers in his custody and shall collect the legal fees therefor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 81, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 81 / Section 11
Acquisition of land to supply road materials
Status: in_force

Section 11. The department shall have the same power as aldermen, selectmen or road commissioners in relation to the purchase or taking of land to furnish materials for the construction, repair or improvement of public ways in the manner provided in section thirty-eight of chapter eighty-two; provided, that all contracts for such purchase and all takings by the department shall first be approved by the governor and council. Such purchases or taking shall not operate in any way to interfere with the control of the police departments of the various municipalities within the land so taken. Land taken under this section shall be held and used for no other purpose than as specified herein; provided, that the department may allow county, city or town officers to use materials from such land for the above specified purposes upon such terms as may be agreed upon. For this purpose the department may expend not more than five thousand dollars in any year. Any person sustaining injury or damage by any taking of land or rights in land under this section may recover compensation therefor from the commonwealth under chapter seventy-nine.

Section 11. The department shall have the same power as aldermen, selectmen or road commissioners in relation to the purchase or taking of land to furnish materials for the construction, repair or improvement of public ways in the manner provided in section thirty-eight of chapter eighty-two; provided, that all contracts for such purchase and all takings by the department shall first be approved by the governor and council. Such purchases or taking shall not operate in any way to interfere with the control of the police departments of the various municipalities within the land so taken. Land taken under this section shall be held and used for no other purpose than as specified herein; provided, that the department may allow county, city or town officers to use materials from such land for the above specified purposes upon such terms as may be agreed upon. For this purpose the department may expend not more than five thousand dollars in any year. Any person sustaining injury or damage by any taking of land or rights in land under this section may recover compensation therefor from the commonwealth under chapter seventy-nine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 213, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 213 / Section 2
Process; issuance in other counties
Status: in_force

Section 2. If, in the opinion of a justice of either court, it is important that a writ or other process should be speedily issued in a cause pending in the court of which he is a justice, he may order it to be issued by the clerk of the courts in the county in which he is sitting; and such clerk shall transmit the order to the clerk of the courts of the county in which the cause is pending, to be filed and recorded with the other papers in the case.

Section 2. If, in the opinion of a justice of either court, it is important that a writ or other process should be speedily issued in a cause pending in the court of which he is a justice, he may order it to be issued by the clerk of the courts in the county in which he is sitting; and such clerk shall transmit the order to the clerk of the courts of the county in which the cause is pending, to be filed and recorded with the other papers in the case.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33, sec. 62 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33 / Section 62
Meetings of instruction for officers; frequency
Status: in_force

Section 62. Organization commanders may hold meetings of instruction for the officers of their commands four times each year. Mileage may be paid when approved in advance by the adjutant general.

Section 62. Organization commanders may hold meetings of instruction for the officers of their commands four times each year. Mileage may be paid when approved in advance by the adjutant general.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 9
Inspectors, analysts and chemists; appointment; removal; power and authority; interference with
Status: in_force

Section 9. In the performance of the duties relative to the sale of drugs and food the commissioner may appoint and remove inspectors, analysts and chemists. Such inspectors shall, in addition to the powers given by sections one hundred and twenty-one to one hundred and twenty-three, inclusive, of chapter ninety-four, have the same power and authority relative to drugs, fish, food and milk as is given inspectors of milk by sections thirty-five and sixty of said chapter. Such inspectors shall, in the enforcement of laws relative to controlled substances as defined in section one of chapter ninety-four C, have all the powers and authority of police officers and constables except the power to serve civil process. Inspectors assigned to investigate violations of laws relative to controlled substances as defined in section one of chapter ninety-four C may at the request of the commissioner carry revolvers, billies, clubs, handcuffs and any other paraphernalia necessary for their protection and the enforcement of such laws. Whoever hinders, obstructs or in any way interferes with any such inspector, analyst or chemist in the performance of his official duty shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars, and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

Section 9. In the performance of the duties relative to the sale of drugs and food the commissioner may appoint and remove inspectors, analysts and chemists. Such inspectors shall, in addition to the powers given by sections one hundred and twenty-one to one hundred and twenty-three, inclusive, of chapter ninety-four, have the same power and authority relative to drugs, fish, food and milk as is given inspectors of milk by sections thirty-five and sixty of said chapter. Such inspectors shall, in the enforcement of laws relative to controlled substances as defined in section one of chapter ninety-four C, have all the powers and authority of police officers and constables except the power to serve civil process. Inspectors assigned to investigate violations of laws relative to controlled substances as defined in section one of chapter ninety-four C may at the request of the commissioner carry revolvers, billies, clubs, handcuffs and any other paraphernalia necessary for their protection and the enforcement of such laws. Whoever hinders, obstructs or in any way interferes with any such inspector, analyst or chemist in the performance of his official duty shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars, and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 98 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 98
Rights of company acquiring water storage reservoir or hydro-electric plant
Status: in_force

Section 98. The purchasing or consolidated company shall except as provided in the preceding section, have and enjoy all the powers, rights, locations, licenses, privileges and franchises, and be subject to all the duties, liabilities and restrictions, of the company selling or merged as aforesaid, so far as they are applicable to the purchasing or consolidated company.

Section 98. The purchasing or consolidated company shall except as provided in the preceding section, have and enjoy all the powers, rights, locations, licenses, privileges and franchises, and be subject to all the duties, liabilities and restrictions, of the company selling or merged as aforesaid, so far as they are applicable to the purchasing or consolidated company.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 37
Effect of issue; liability of directors
Status: in_force

Section 37. A certificate of stock or scrip issued in violation of the preceding section shall be void; and each director of the company issuing it shall be liable to a penalty of one thousand dollars, to be recovered by indictment in the county where he resides, or, if he resides in no county in the commonwealth, in the county where he is commorant, or the offence was committed; but if any such director proves that, before such issue, he filed his written dissent thereto with the clerk, and at no time voted therefor, he shall not be so liable.

Section 37. A certificate of stock or scrip issued in violation of the preceding section shall be void; and each director of the company issuing it shall be liable to a penalty of one thousand dollars, to be recovered by indictment in the county where he resides, or, if he resides in no county in the commonwealth, in the county where he is commorant, or the offence was committed; but if any such director proves that, before such issue, he filed his written dissent thereto with the clerk, and at no time voted therefor, he shall not be so liable.