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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, sec. 44B — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40 / Section 44B
Regional refuse disposal planning board; study of creation of district; expenses of board; refuse disposal facility defined
Status: in_force

Section 44B. Regional refuse disposal planning committees from any two or more cities or towns may join together to form a regional refuse disposal planning board. Such regional refuse disposal planning board shall study the advisability of establishing a regional refuse disposal district, its organization, operation and control, and of selecting, constructing, maintaining and operating a refuse disposal facility to serve the needs of the district, and shall estimate construction and operating costs and study methods of financing such district. Each city or town comprising such board may appropriate a sum not in excess of ten thousand dollars for the purpose of meeting the expenses of the board. Such board may expend any such sums so appropriated and may employ such expert assistance as it deems necessary. Such board may apply for, accept and expend, without appropriation, grants or gifts of funds from the federal government. As used in this section and in sections forty-four C to forty-four K, inclusive, the term ''refuse disposal facility'' shall mean an incinerator, sanitary land fill, transfer station, composting plant, other sanitary means of refuse disposal approved by the department of environmental protection, or any combination of two or more of such facilities.

Section 44B. Regional refuse disposal planning committees from any two or more cities or towns may join together to form a regional refuse disposal planning board. Such regional refuse disposal planning board shall study the advisability of establishing a regional refuse disposal district, its organization, operation and control, and of selecting, constructing, maintaining and operating a refuse disposal facility to serve the needs of the district, and shall estimate construction and operating costs and study methods of financing such district. Each city or town comprising such board may appropriate a sum not in excess of ten thousand dollars for the purpose of meeting the expenses of the board. Such board may expend any such sums so appropriated and may employ such expert assistance as it deems necessary. Such board may apply for, accept and expend, without appropriation, grants or gifts of funds from the federal government. As used in this section and in sections forty-four C to forty-four K, inclusive, the term ''refuse disposal facility'' shall mean an incinerator, sanitary land fill, transfer station, composting plant, other sanitary means of refuse disposal approved by the department of environmental protection, or any combination of two or more of such facilities.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121A, sec. 7A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 121A / Section 7A
Purchase or lease of real estate by urban redevelopment corporation from housing authority; approval
Status: in_force

Section 7A. A corporation organized under section three or an insurance company or a group of insurance companies or a savings bank or group of savings banks operating under this chapter may purchase or lease from a housing authority, redevelopment authority, municipality or other public body real estate acquired by such authority, municipality or public body for land assembly and redevelopment or urban renewal purposes under chapter one hundred and twenty-one B, upon such terms and conditions, consistent with this chapter, as shall be approved by the housing board and may erect and maintain a project upon the land so acquired. Such corporation shall not be required to offer its stock to the owners of the real estate within the location of the project and such owners have no preferential right to subscribe thereto; but in all other respects the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to corporations acting thereunder and their projects.

Section 7A. A corporation organized under section three or an insurance company or a group of insurance companies or a savings bank or group of savings banks operating under this chapter may purchase or lease from a housing authority, redevelopment authority, municipality or other public body real estate acquired by such authority, municipality or public body for land assembly and redevelopment or urban renewal purposes under chapter one hundred and twenty-one B, upon such terms and conditions, consistent with this chapter, as shall be approved by the housing board and may erect and maintain a project upon the land so acquired. Such corporation shall not be required to offer its stock to the owners of the real estate within the location of the project and such owners have no preferential right to subscribe thereto; but in all other respects the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to corporations acting thereunder and their projects.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 101, sec. 16A — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 101 / Section 16A
Sale by hawkers or peddlers of frozen desserts on or from motor vehicle; flashing lights required
Status: in_force

Section 16A. Any hawker or peddler who sells frozen desserts, as defined in section sixty-five G of chapter ninety-four, on or from a motor vehicle, shall equip such vehicle with a flashing amber dome light and front and rear warning lights which shall flash alternately and which shall be kept flashing when such vehicle is stopped for the purpose of selling frozen desserts.

Section 16A. Any hawker or peddler who sells frozen desserts, as defined in section sixty-five G of chapter ninety-four, on or from a motor vehicle, shall equip such vehicle with a flashing amber dome light and front and rear warning lights which shall flash alternately and which shall be kept flashing when such vehicle is stopped for the purpose of selling frozen desserts.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 84, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 84 / Section 5
Appropriation for construction, repair, and maintenance of highway through two or more towns
Status: in_force

Section 5. When a highway runs through two or more towns, they may appropriate money for the construction, repair, maintenance or improvement thereof in common, and may purchase road machinery therefor in common. Money so appropriated shall be expended by such persons and in such manner as the towns concerned shall agree upon.

Section 5. When a highway runs through two or more towns, they may appropriate money for the construction, repair, maintenance or improvement thereof in common, and may purchase road machinery therefor in common. Money so appropriated shall be expended by such persons and in such manner as the towns concerned shall agree upon.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 261, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 261 / Section 26
District courts; items of costs
Status: in_force

Section 26. There should be allowed in a civil action in a district court, in addition to the other disbursements allowed by law, the following costs: To the plaintiff— For the complaint, an amount to be apportioned among all plaintiffs for whom entry fees have not been waived, which amount shall be equal to the aggregate of all entry fees paid. For an attorney's fee, if there is an appearance for the defendant, two dollars and fifty cents: if not, one dollar and twenty-five cents. For a term fee, three dollars, if there is an appearance for the defendant; and if not, one dollar. For travel, such sum as the court may allow. For attendance, such sum as the court may allow. To the defendant— For travel, such sum as the court may allow. For attendance, such sum as the court may allow. For a term fee, three dollars. For an attorney's fee, two dollars and fifty cents. To the trustee— For an attorney's fee, fifty cents. For an answer in writing, twenty-five cents. For travel and attendance, such sum as the court may allow. For an answer to interrogatories, such sum as the court may allow. To an adverse claimant— Such sum as the court may allow.

Section 26. There should be allowed in a civil action in a district court, in addition to the other disbursements allowed by law, the following costs:

To the plaintiff—

For the complaint, an amount to be apportioned among all plaintiffs for whom entry fees have not been waived, which amount shall be equal to the aggregate of all entry fees paid.

For an attorney's fee, if there is an appearance for the defendant, two dollars and fifty cents: if not, one dollar and twenty-five cents.

For a term fee, three dollars, if there is an appearance for the defendant; and if not, one dollar.

For travel, such sum as the court may allow.

For attendance, such sum as the court may allow.

To the defendant—

For travel, such sum as the court may allow.

For attendance, such sum as the court may allow.

For a term fee, three dollars.

For an attorney's fee, two dollars and fifty cents.

To the trustee—

For an attorney's fee, fifty cents.

For an answer in writing, twenty-five cents.

For travel and attendance, such sum as the court may allow.

For an answer to interrogatories, such sum as the court may allow.

To an adverse claimant—

Such sum as the court may allow.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 269, sec. 12B — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 269 / Section 12B
Air rifles; possession by minors; shooting
Status: in_force

Section 12B. No minor under the age of eighteen shall have an air rifle or so-called BB gun in his possession while in any place to which the public has a right of access unless he is accompanied by an adult or unless he is the holder of a sporting or hunting license and has on his person a permit from the chief of police of the town in which he resides granting him the right of such possession. No person shall discharge a BB shot, pellet or other object from an air rifle or so-called BB gun into, from or across any street, alley, public way or railroad or railway right of way, and no minor under the age of eighteen shall discharge a BB shot, pellet or other object from an air rifle or BB gun unless he is accompanied by an adult or is the holder of a sporting or hunting license. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, and the air rifle or BB gun or other weapon shall be confiscated. Upon a conviction of a violation of this section the air rifle or BB gun or other weapon shall, by the written authority of the court, be forwarded to the colonel of the state police, who may dispose of said article in the same manner as prescribed in section ten.

Section 12B. No minor under the age of eighteen shall have an air rifle or so-called BB gun in his possession while in any place to which the public has a right of access unless he is accompanied by an adult or unless he is the holder of a sporting or hunting license and has on his person a permit from the chief of police of the town in which he resides granting him the right of such possession. No person shall discharge a BB shot, pellet or other object from an air rifle or so-called BB gun into, from or across any street, alley, public way or railroad or railway right of way, and no minor under the age of eighteen shall discharge a BB shot, pellet or other object from an air rifle or BB gun unless he is accompanied by an adult or is the holder of a sporting or hunting license. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, and the air rifle or BB gun or other weapon shall be confiscated. Upon a conviction of a violation of this section the air rifle or BB gun or other weapon shall, by the written authority of the court, be forwarded to the colonel of the state police, who may dispose of said article in the same manner as prescribed in section ten.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 63D, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 63D / Section 6
Elections
Status: in_force

[Text of section effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. See 2021, 69, Sec. 2.]

[Text of section effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. See 2021, 69, Sec. 2.]

Section 6. The election under this chapter shall be made by the eligible pass-through entity on an annual basis in a manner determined by the commissioner. All members of the electing eligible pass-through entity shall be bound by the election. Once an election is made for a particular year, the election shall not be revoked.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 177 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 177
Real estate appraisers; application for original or renewal certification and licensing and examination; forms
Status: in_force

Section 177. An application for original certification and licensing, renewal certification and licensing, and examination shall be made in writing to the board on forms approved by the board. An appropriate fee, as fixed pursuant to section one hundred and seventy-six, shall accompany an application for original certification and licensing, renewal certification and licensing and examination.

Section 177. An application for original certification and licensing, renewal certification and licensing, and examination shall be made in writing to the board on forms approved by the board.

An appropriate fee, as fixed pursuant to section one hundred and seventy-six, shall accompany an application for original certification and licensing, renewal certification and licensing and examination.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 42 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 42
Endorsement of pleading or process before filing or entry; residence
Status: in_force

Section 42. Any initial pleading or process by which an action is commenced by a plaintiff who is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth, shall before the filing or entry thereof, be endorsed by a responsible person who is such an inhabitant; but if one of the plaintiffs is such an inhabitant, the pleading or process need not be so endorsed. Every endorser, in case of avoidance or inability of the plaintiff, shall be liable to pay all costs awarded against the plaintiff if an action therefor is commenced within one year after the original judgment.

Section 42. Any initial pleading or process by which an action is commenced by a plaintiff who is not an inhabitant of the commonwealth, shall before the filing or entry thereof, be endorsed by a responsible person who is such an inhabitant; but if one of the plaintiffs is such an inhabitant, the pleading or process need not be so endorsed. Every endorser, in case of avoidance or inability of the plaintiff, shall be liable to pay all costs awarded against the plaintiff if an action therefor is commenced within one year after the original judgment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 124A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 124A
Shutting off or failing to restore service during serious illness
Status: in_force

Section 124A. No gas or electric company shall shut off or fail to restore gas or electric service in any residence during such time as there is a serious illness therein; provided, however, that a registered physician or the local board of health certifies in writing to the company that such serious illness exists; and provided, further, that the customer cannot afford to pay any overdue bill because of a financial hardship. Any such certification by a registered physician or local board of health shall be effective unless and until found invalid, after review, by the department. The department may promulgate such rules and regulations consistent with this section as it deems reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

Section 124A. No gas or electric company shall shut off or fail to restore gas or electric service in any residence during such time as there is a serious illness therein; provided, however, that a registered physician or the local board of health certifies in writing to the company that such serious illness exists; and provided, further, that the customer cannot afford to pay any overdue bill because of a financial hardship. Any such certification by a registered physician or local board of health shall be effective unless and until found invalid, after review, by the department. The department may promulgate such rules and regulations consistent with this section as it deems reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118E, sec. 16A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118E / Section 16A
Medical care and assistance program for children with disabilities
Status: in_force

Section 16A. The division shall establish a program of medical care and assistance for certain disabled children of the commonwealth, including children who are blind. The benefits of such program shall be available to children who are not eligible for medical assistance programs with federal financial participation and who would meet the disability requirements for supplemental security income under the provisions of Title XVI of the Social Security Act. The cost of such program shall be funded, in part, by premium contributions, co-payments and deductibles according to a sliding scale schedule designed by the division.

Section 16A. The division shall establish a program of medical care and assistance for certain disabled children of the commonwealth, including children who are blind. The benefits of such program shall be available to children who are not eligible for medical assistance programs with federal financial participation and who would meet the disability requirements for supplemental security income under the provisions of Title XVI of the Social Security Act. The cost of such program shall be funded, in part, by premium contributions, co-payments and deductibles according to a sliding scale schedule designed by the division.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44, sec. 59 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44 / Section 59
Enforcement of chapter
Status: in_force

Section 59. The supreme judicial or superior court, by mandamus or other appropriate remedy, at law or in equity, upon the suit or petition of the attorney general or of the mayor, or of one or more taxable inhabitants of a city, town or district authorized by law to incur debt, or of any creditor to whom it is indebted to an amount not less than one thousand dollars, may compel such city, town or district, and its assessors, collectors, treasurers, commissioners of sinking funds and other proper officers, to conform to this chapter.

Section 59. The supreme judicial or superior court, by mandamus or other appropriate remedy, at law or in equity, upon the suit or petition of the attorney general or of the mayor, or of one or more taxable inhabitants of a city, town or district authorized by law to incur debt, or of any creditor to whom it is indebted to an amount not less than one thousand dollars, may compel such city, town or district, and its assessors, collectors, treasurers, commissioners of sinking funds and other proper officers, to conform to this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 9B — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90B / Section 9B
Educational safety program; jet skis, surf jets and wetbikes
Status: in_force

Section 9B. The division of law enforcement within the department of fisheries and wildlife is hereby authorized and directed to establish an educational safety program for the operation of jet skis, surf jets and wetbikes. All persons under the age of eighteen who operate such watercraft shall be required to participate in said program; provided, however, that the director of said division shall establish the program criteria and content and shall determine the minimum safety skills necessary for said persons to operate such watercraft.

Section 9B. The division of law enforcement within the department of fisheries and wildlife is hereby authorized and directed to establish an educational safety program for the operation of jet skis, surf jets and wetbikes. All persons under the age of eighteen who operate such watercraft shall be required to participate in said program; provided, however, that the director of said division shall establish the program criteria and content and shall determine the minimum safety skills necessary for said persons to operate such watercraft.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 36, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 36 / Section 14
Registry book; contents of entries; instrument number; changes and corrections
Status: in_force

Section 14. (a) Each register shall keep a record, in book or electronic form, into which the register shall enter recording information for all instruments accepted for record in the order in which they are recorded. Upon recording of an instrument, the following information shall be entered into the record: (i) the day, hour and minute when the register assigns an instrument number or book and page number, as the case may be; (ii) the instrument number, or book and page number, so assigned; (iii) the names of the grantors and grantees in the instrument; and (iv) the city or town in which the land lies. (b) No instrument received by the register shall be considered recorded until the register assigns to the instrument an instrument number, or book and page number, as the case may be. (c) A change or correction made to the record shall be accessible to the public in that particular registry district in which the affected land lies. Such change or correction shall be maintained by the register as part of the record for public inspection during registry business hours at each office in the registry district. A change or correction to the record shall document the nature and date of the change or correction.

Section 14. (a) Each register shall keep a record, in book or electronic form, into which the register shall enter recording information for all instruments accepted for record in the order in which they are recorded. Upon recording of an instrument, the following information shall be entered into the record: (i) the day, hour and minute when the register assigns an instrument number or book and page number, as the case may be; (ii) the instrument number, or book and page number, so assigned; (iii) the names of the grantors and grantees in the instrument; and (iv) the city or town in which the land lies.

(b) No instrument received by the register shall be considered recorded until the register assigns to the instrument an instrument number, or book and page number, as the case may be.

(c) A change or correction made to the record shall be accessible to the public in that particular registry district in which the affected land lies. Such change or correction shall be maintained by the register as part of the record for public inspection during registry business hours at each office in the registry district. A change or correction to the record shall document the nature and date of the change or correction.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 62A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 62A
Establishment of children's health camps in cities and towns
Status: in_force

Section 62A. In each city and town which accepts this and the six following sections, in a city by vote of its city council subject to the provisions of its charter, or in a town by vote of its inhabitants, there shall, except as provided by section sixty-two F, be established, without unreasonable delay, one or more children's health camps for the care and treatment of children of school age in said city or town who upon examination are found to be in need of such care and treatment, but no child shall be given care or medical treatment whose parent or guardian objects thereto.

Section 62A. In each city and town which accepts this and the six following sections, in a city by vote of its city council subject to the provisions of its charter, or in a town by vote of its inhabitants, there shall, except as provided by section sixty-two F, be established, without unreasonable delay, one or more children's health camps for the care and treatment of children of school age in said city or town who upon examination are found to be in need of such care and treatment, but no child shall be given care or medical treatment whose parent or guardian objects thereto.