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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128, sec. 112 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128 / Section 112
Issuance, amendment or termination of marketing orders; deposit to defray expenses; reimbursement
Status: in_force

Section 112. Prior to the issuance, amendment or termination of any marketing order pursuant to section one hundred and five of this chapter, the commissioner may require the applicants for such issuance, amendment or termination to deposit with him such amount as he may deem necessary to defray the expenses of preparing and making effective, amending or terminating a marketing order. Such funds shall be received, deposited and disbursed by the commissioner in the same manner as assessments received by him under section one hundred and thirteen of this chapter. In the event the application for adoption, amendment or termination of a marketing order is approved in a referendum, the commissioner shall reimburse any such applicant on a pro rata basis, up to the amount of any such deposit, to the extent that any unexpended monies collected under such marketing order remain in the trust fund established under section one hundred and thirteen of this chapter with respect to such order.

Section 112. Prior to the issuance, amendment or termination of any marketing order pursuant to section one hundred and five of this chapter, the commissioner may require the applicants for such issuance, amendment or termination to deposit with him such amount as he may deem necessary to defray the expenses of preparing and making effective, amending or terminating a marketing order. Such funds shall be received, deposited and disbursed by the commissioner in the same manner as assessments received by him under section one hundred and thirteen of this chapter. In the event the application for adoption, amendment or termination of a marketing order is approved in a referendum, the commissioner shall reimburse any such applicant on a pro rata basis, up to the amount of any such deposit, to the extent that any unexpended monies collected under such marketing order remain in the trust fund established under section one hundred and thirteen of this chapter with respect to such order.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 46 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 46
Use of tracks by another railway
Status: in_force

Section 46. A company may permit another street railway company to operate cars over its tracks to such extent and under such rules and regulations as the department deems consistent with the public safety.

Section 46. A company may permit another street railway company to operate cars over its tracks to such extent and under such rules and regulations as the department deems consistent with the public safety.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 200B, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 200B / Section 7
Informing lender of provisions of chapter at time loan of property made; retention of records; notification of change in property ownership; filing of notice of interest in property
Status: in_force

Section 7. (a)(1) A museum accepting a loan of property shall inform the lender, in writing, of the provisions of this chapter at the time the loan is made. A copy of this chapter or a citation to this chapter within the loan agreement shall satisfy the requirements of this subsection. (2) A museum shall notify a lender or claimant of the museum's change of address or dissolution. (3) A museum shall retain all written records regarding property acquired under this chapter for at least 10 years from the date that the museum acquired title to the property or until the dissolution of the museum, whichever occurs first. (b)(1) A lender, a lender's heir or legal agent, or a claimant shall notify the museum promptly, in writing, of a change in ownership of loaned property or if there is a change in the name or address of the lender or claimant. (2) A lender or claimant may file with a museum a written notice of interest in the property held by the museum. A notice of interest in the property shall: (i) contain an adequate description of the property to enable the museum to identify the property; (ii) be accompanied by documentation sufficient to establish the lender or claimant as the owner of the property; and (iii) be signed under penalty of perjury by the lender or claimant, or by a person authorized to act on behalf of the lender or claimant.

Section 7. (a)(1) A museum accepting a loan of property shall inform the lender, in writing, of the provisions of this chapter at the time the loan is made. A copy of this chapter or a citation to this chapter within the loan agreement shall satisfy the requirements of this subsection.

(2) A museum shall notify a lender or claimant of the museum's change of address or dissolution.

(3) A museum shall retain all written records regarding property acquired under this chapter for at least 10 years from the date that the museum acquired title to the property or until the dissolution of the museum, whichever occurs first.

(b)(1) A lender, a lender's heir or legal agent, or a claimant shall notify the museum promptly, in writing, of a change in ownership of loaned property or if there is a change in the name or address of the lender or claimant.

(2) A lender or claimant may file with a museum a written notice of interest in the property held by the museum. A notice of interest in the property shall:

(i) contain an adequate description of the property to enable the museum to identify the property;

(ii) be accompanied by documentation sufficient to establish the lender or claimant as the owner of the property; and

(iii) be signed under penalty of perjury by the lender or claimant, or by a person authorized to act on behalf of the lender or claimant.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30B, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30B / Section 11
Splitting of procurements
Status: in_force

Section 11. No person shall cause or conspire to cause the splitting or division of any procurement, specification, invitation for bids, request for proposals, proposal, solicitation, or quotation for the purpose of evading a requirement of this chapter.

Section 11. No person shall cause or conspire to cause the splitting or division of any procurement, specification, invitation for bids, request for proposals, proposal, solicitation, or quotation for the purpose of evading a requirement of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156A, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156A / Section 1
Short title
Status: in_force

Section 1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Professional Corporation Law.

Section 1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Professional Corporation Law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118 / Section 18
Education or training activities for purposes of meeting work requirement
Status: in_force

Section 18. Notwithstanding 106 CMR 203.400(A)(2)(i) or any general or special law to the contrary, an education or training activity for the purpose of meeting the work requirement shall be defined as any 4–year degree granting higher education institution, community college or certificate program, not to exceed 24 months, or a vocational education program, not to exceed 12 months. If the education or training activity is less than the hours per week required to meet the work requirement, the recipient shall perform other work program activities to total the required hours per week.

Section 18. Notwithstanding 106 CMR 203.400(A)(2)(i) or any general or special law to the contrary, an education or training activity for the purpose of meeting the work requirement shall be defined as any 4–year degree granting higher education institution, community college or certificate program, not to exceed 24 months, or a vocational education program, not to exceed 12 months. If the education or training activity is less than the hours per week required to meet the work requirement, the recipient shall perform other work program activities to total the required hours per week.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 275, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 275 / Section 3
Warrant to apprehend accused
Status: in_force

Section 3. If, upon such examination, it is found there is just cause to fear that such crime may be committed, such court or justice shall issue a warrant, reciting the substance of the complaint, and requiring the officer to whom it is directed forthwith to apprehend the person complained of and take him before such justice or some other justice or court having jurisdiction of the cause. Such warrant, if issued by a justice, shall be under his hand.

Section 3. If, upon such examination, it is found there is just cause to fear that such crime may be committed, such court or justice shall issue a warrant, reciting the substance of the complaint, and requiring the officer to whom it is directed forthwith to apprehend the person complained of and take him before such justice or some other justice or court having jurisdiction of the cause. Such warrant, if issued by a justice, shall be under his hand.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268A, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 268A / Section 26
Penalty for violations of clause (b)(2) or (b)(4) of Sec. 23
Status: in_force

Section 26. (a) Any person who, directly or through another, with fraudulent intent, violates clause (2) or (4) of subsection (b) of section 23, or any person who, with fraudulent intent, causes any other person to violate said clauses (2) or (4) of said subsection (b) of said section 23 or with fraudulent intent offers or gives any privileges or exemptions of substantial value in violation of said clause (2) or (4) of said subsection (b) of said section 23, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years, or in a jail or house of correction for not more than 2 1/2 years, or both, if the unwarranted privileges or exemptions have a fair market value in the aggregate of more than $1,000 in any 12 month period. [There is no subsection (b).]

Section 26. (a) Any person who, directly or through another, with fraudulent intent, violates clause (2) or (4) of subsection (b) of section 23, or any person who, with fraudulent intent, causes any other person to violate said clauses (2) or (4) of said subsection (b) of said section 23 or with fraudulent intent offers or gives any privileges or exemptions of substantial value in violation of said clause (2) or (4) of said subsection (b) of said section 23, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 5 years, or in a jail or house of correction for not more than 2 1/2 years, or both, if the unwarranted privileges or exemptions have a fair market value in the aggregate of more than $1,000 in any 12 month period.

[There is no subsection (b).]
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 262 / Section 2
Fees of clerks of district and Boston municipal court departments in civil actions
Status: in_force

Section 2. The fees of the clerks of the district and Boston municipal court departments of the trial court in civil actions, shall be as follows: For the entry of a complaint, third-party complaint, petition or other action, and for the filing of a motion to intervene as plaintiff, $180. For the entry of supplementary proceedings under chapter 224, $30, which, together with the fees of witnesses and officers in the proceedings, shall be allowed the creditor as costs. For the entry of a claim of trial by the superior court under section 104 of chapter 231, $180. For approving or disapproving by the court of sureties on bonds or recognizances, $60. For the entry of a civil appeal in the appellate division of the district court department, $180. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the entry of a complaint, petition, appeal or other action by the commonwealth, no fee shall be paid; but, if the commonwealth prevails in the action, the fee shall be taxed against the other party.

Section 2. The fees of the clerks of the district and Boston municipal court departments of the trial court in civil actions, shall be as follows:

For the entry of a complaint, third-party complaint, petition or other action, and for the filing of a motion to intervene as plaintiff, $180.

For the entry of supplementary proceedings under chapter 224, $30, which, together with the fees of witnesses and officers in the proceedings, shall be allowed the creditor as costs.

For the entry of a claim of trial by the superior court under section 104 of chapter 231, $180.

For approving or disapproving by the court of sureties on bonds or recognizances, $60.

For the entry of a civil appeal in the appellate division of the district court department, $180.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the entry of a complaint, petition, appeal or other action by the commonwealth, no fee shall be paid; but, if the commonwealth prevails in the action, the fee shall be taxed against the other party.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 246 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 246
Supervisory powers of department
Status: in_force

Section 246. If the consent of the department is required for the crossing of a way or traveled place by a railroad for private use, it may limit the number of tracks, and may impose other conditions relative to the use of the crossing by said railroad, and may modify such limitations and conditions. The department may, upon the complaint of any party interested, or upon its own motion, exercise supervisory powers over all railroads for private use with regard to the character and condition of the roadbed, tracks, crossings, rolling stock, machinery, equipment and appliances used in or in connection with the operation of such railroads, so far as is reasonable and expedient to promote the security of persons employed in the maintenance and operation of the same and of the public.

Section 246. If the consent of the department is required for the crossing of a way or traveled place by a railroad for private use, it may limit the number of tracks, and may impose other conditions relative to the use of the crossing by said railroad, and may modify such limitations and conditions. The department may, upon the complaint of any party interested, or upon its own motion, exercise supervisory powers over all railroads for private use with regard to the character and condition of the roadbed, tracks, crossings, rolling stock, machinery, equipment and appliances used in or in connection with the operation of such railroads, so far as is reasonable and expedient to promote the security of persons employed in the maintenance and operation of the same and of the public.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176, sec. 1A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176 / Section 1A
Applicability of chapter 176V to fraternal benefit societies
Status: in_force

Section 1A. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, chapter 176V shall apply to fraternal benefit societies governed by this chapter.

Section 1A. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, chapter 176V shall apply to fraternal benefit societies governed by this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 109, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 109 / Section 27
Form of partner's contribution
Status: in_force

Section 27. The contribution of a partner may be in cash, property, or services rendered, or a promissory note or other obligation to contribute cash or property or to perform services.

Section 27. The contribution of a partner may be in cash, property, or services rendered, or a promissory note or other obligation to contribute cash or property or to perform services.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111F, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111F / Section 8
Material safety data sheets; preparation; revision
Status: in_force

Section 8. The manufacturer of any toxic or hazardous substance shall prepare and provide direct purchasers of said toxic or hazardous substances with an MSDS which, to the best of the manufacturer's knowledge, is current, accurate, and complete, based on information then reasonably available to the manufacturer. Any person other than a manufacturer who sells a mixture of toxic hazardous substance as defined in this chapter shall provide its direct purchasers of the mixture at the time of sale with a copy of the most recent MSDS or equivalent information. Any person who produces a mixture may, for the purposes of this section, prepare and use a mixture MSDS, subject to the provisions of section ten. A manufacturer who is responsible for preparing and transmitting an MSDS under the provisions of this section shall revise said MSDS, on a timely basis, as appropriate to the importance of any new information which would affect the contents of the existing MSDS, and in any event within one year of such information becoming available to the manufacturer. Any employer who receives, compiles, or prepares new information which would serve to update the MSDS for any toxic or hazardous substance present in his workplace, and who has filed a copy of said MSDS with DEP and the municipal coordinator pursuant to section sixteen of this chapter, shall file an updated MSDS containing said new information on a semi-annual basis, and shall concurrently update his own copy of said MSDS.

Section 8. The manufacturer of any toxic or hazardous substance shall prepare and provide direct purchasers of said toxic or hazardous substances with an MSDS which, to the best of the manufacturer's knowledge, is current, accurate, and complete, based on information then reasonably available to the manufacturer.

Any person other than a manufacturer who sells a mixture of toxic hazardous substance as defined in this chapter shall provide its direct purchasers of the mixture at the time of sale with a copy of the most recent MSDS or equivalent information.

Any person who produces a mixture may, for the purposes of this section, prepare and use a mixture MSDS, subject to the provisions of section ten.

A manufacturer who is responsible for preparing and transmitting an MSDS under the provisions of this section shall revise said MSDS, on a timely basis, as appropriate to the importance of any new information which would affect the contents of the existing MSDS, and in any event within one year of such information becoming available to the manufacturer.

Any employer who receives, compiles, or prepares new information which would serve to update the MSDS for any toxic or hazardous substance present in his workplace, and who has filed a copy of said MSDS with DEP and the municipal coordinator pursuant to section sixteen of this chapter, shall file an updated MSDS containing said new information on a semi-annual basis, and shall concurrently update his own copy of said MSDS.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90C, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90C / Section 11
Severability
Status: in_force

Section 11. If any of the provisions of this chapter, or the application of such provision to any persons or circumstances, shall be held invalid, the remainder thereof, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those wherein it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.

Section 11. If any of the provisions of this chapter, or the application of such provision to any persons or circumstances, shall be held invalid, the remainder thereof, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those wherein it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 82, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 82 / Section 10
Specific repair of ways
Status: in_force

Section 10. If, upon a petition for the laying out or alteration of a highway, the commissioners, after a view and hearing, are of the opinion that the existing highway between the termini mentioned in the petition can be so far amended as to supersede the necessity of laying out a new highway or of altering the location of existing ways, they may, after notice to the towns interested, direct specific repairs to be made in the existing ways in such manner as the public convenience may require; and may apportion the expense thereof upon the county and towns respectively as in laying out highways. At the time of ordering specific repairs upon a highway, they may direct it to be closed for public travel for a reasonable time. Towns in which specific repairs are ordered shall make them. Nothing in this chapter with respect to commissioners' orders for specific repairs shall relieve towns from their duties and liabilities with respect to keeping public ways in repair.

Section 10. If, upon a petition for the laying out or alteration of a highway, the commissioners, after a view and hearing, are of the opinion that the existing highway between the termini mentioned in the petition can be so far amended as to supersede the necessity of laying out a new highway or of altering the location of existing ways, they may, after notice to the towns interested, direct specific repairs to be made in the existing ways in such manner as the public convenience may require; and may apportion the expense thereof upon the county and towns respectively as in laying out highways. At the time of ordering specific repairs upon a highway, they may direct it to be closed for public travel for a reasonable time. Towns in which specific repairs are ordered shall make them. Nothing in this chapter with respect to commissioners' orders for specific repairs shall relieve towns from their duties and liabilities with respect to keeping public ways in repair.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167J, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167J / Section 4
Misconduct of officer, director, agent or employee of bank
Status: in_force

Section 4. Any officer, trustee, director, agent or employee of any bank, who knowingly and willfully does any act forbidden to the individual or to such bank by chapters 167, 167A to 167J, inclusive, 168, 170, 172, and other laws as such provisions are applicable to such officer or to such bank, or who knowingly and willfully aids or abets the doing of any act so forbidden to such bank or to any other officer, director, agent or employee thereof, or who knowingly and willfully fails to do any act required of the individual by any such provision, or who knowingly and willfully fails to do any act which is required of such bank by any such provision the performance of which is imposed on the individual by the by-laws or regulations of the bank or by law or the responsibility for the non-performance of which is placed upon the individual by law shall, if no other penalty against the individual is specifically provided as a result of the individual's capacity, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

Section 4. Any officer, trustee, director, agent or employee of any bank, who knowingly and willfully does any act forbidden to the individual or to such bank by chapters 167, 167A to 167J, inclusive, 168, 170, 172, and other laws as such provisions are applicable to such officer or to such bank, or who knowingly and willfully aids or abets the doing of any act so forbidden to such bank or to any other officer, director, agent or employee thereof, or who knowingly and willfully fails to do any act required of the individual by any such provision, or who knowingly and willfully fails to do any act which is required of such bank by any such provision the performance of which is imposed on the individual by the by-laws or regulations of the bank or by law or the responsibility for the non-performance of which is placed upon the individual by law shall, if no other penalty against the individual is specifically provided as a result of the individual's capacity, be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.