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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62, sec. 11A — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62 / Section 11A
Income from pooled income funds and charitable remainder annuity trusts or unitrusts; deduction and withholding
Status: in_force

Section 11A. Every trustee of a pooled income fund, as defined in section six hundred and forty-two (c)(5) of the Code, and every trustee of a charitable remainder annuity trust or a charitable remainder unitrust, as defined in section six hundred and sixty-four (d) of the Code, who is an inhabitant of the commonwealth and who makes payment to a beneficiary who is an inhabitant of the commonwealth of income subject to the taxes imposed by this chapter shall deduct and withhold tax upon such income at the rate or rates applicable under the provisions of this chapter to the class or classes of income so paid. The amount deducted and withheld as tax, as provided herein, shall be allowed as a credit to the beneficiary entitled to the income against the tax imposed thereon.

Section 11A. Every trustee of a pooled income fund, as defined in section six hundred and forty-two (c)(5) of the Code, and every trustee of a charitable remainder annuity trust or a charitable remainder unitrust, as defined in section six hundred and sixty-four (d) of the Code, who is an inhabitant of the commonwealth and who makes payment to a beneficiary who is an inhabitant of the commonwealth of income subject to the taxes imposed by this chapter shall deduct and withhold tax upon such income at the rate or rates applicable under the provisions of this chapter to the class or classes of income so paid. The amount deducted and withheld as tax, as provided herein, shall be allowed as a credit to the beneficiary entitled to the income against the tax imposed thereon.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 69, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 69 / Section 10
Reimbursement for expenditures
Status: in_force

Section 10. Expenditures for courses maintained under sections nine and nine A, with the approval of the department, shall be reimbursable under chapter seventy.

Section 10. Expenditures for courses maintained under sections nine and nine A, with the approval of the department, shall be reimbursable under chapter seventy.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 112 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 112
Proceeding upon appeal
Status: in_force

Section 112. If, during the pendency of the proceedings, the action in which the attachment was made is transferred to another court, the inquiry concerning the attachment shall be transferred to the same court and be there heard and determined.

Section 112. If, during the pendency of the proceedings, the action in which the attachment was made is transferred to another court, the inquiry concerning the attachment shall be transferred to the same court and be there heard and determined.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 38 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 38
Powers of tax collector
Status: in_force

Section 38. A town may authorize its collector of taxes to use all means of collecting taxes which a town treasurer may use when appointed a collector of taxes.

Section 38. A town may authorize its collector of taxes to use all means of collecting taxes which a town treasurer may use when appointed a collector of taxes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93L, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93L / Section 9
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 9. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this chapter.

Section 9. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 155, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 155 / Section 18
Preferred stock; amount; preferences and voting powers; exceptions
Status: in_force

Section 18. Every corporation may issue preferred stock of one or more classes to an amount not exceeding at any time the amount of the common stock then outstanding and all cash premiums paid to the company thereon and applied to the purposes of the corporation with such preferences and voting powers or restrictions or qualifications thereof as shall be fixed and determined in the agreement of association at the organization of the corporation; or after organization, as to any such preferred stock or additional class thereof, by a two thirds vote of all the stock entitled to vote thereon or by a by-law adopted by a two thirds vote of all the stock entitled to vote thereon, at a meeting duly called for the purpose. This section shall not apply to corporations organized under chapter one hundred and fifty-six or to railroad corporations or street railway companies.

Section 18. Every corporation may issue preferred stock of one or more classes to an amount not exceeding at any time the amount of the common stock then outstanding and all cash premiums paid to the company thereon and applied to the purposes of the corporation with such preferences and voting powers or restrictions or qualifications thereof as shall be fixed and determined in the agreement of association at the organization of the corporation; or after organization, as to any such preferred stock or additional class thereof, by a two thirds vote of all the stock entitled to vote thereon or by a by-law adopted by a two thirds vote of all the stock entitled to vote thereon, at a meeting duly called for the purpose. This section shall not apply to corporations organized under chapter one hundred and fifty-six or to railroad corporations or street railway companies.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 271 / Section 22
Delivery to or from a person engaged in a lottery or other illegal gaming
Status: in_force

Section 22. Whoever receives a letter, package or parcel for delivery to or transportation from a person, or delivers or transports the same to or from a person, having reasonable cause to believe that such person is engaged or in any way concerned in the management or promotion of or agency for a lottery, or the game known as policy lottery or policy, or the buying or selling of pools or registering of bets, or other form of illegal gaming, and that such letter, package or parcel has relation to such business, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars; but this section shall not apply to the receipt, carriage or delivery of United States mail matter by an officer or employee thereof.

Section 22. Whoever receives a letter, package or parcel for delivery to or transportation from a person, or delivers or transports the same to or from a person, having reasonable cause to believe that such person is engaged or in any way concerned in the management or promotion of or agency for a lottery, or the game known as policy lottery or policy, or the buying or selling of pools or registering of bets, or other form of illegal gaming, and that such letter, package or parcel has relation to such business, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars; but this section shall not apply to the receipt, carriage or delivery of United States mail matter by an officer or employee thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 52
Taking of certain fish for bait
Status: in_force

Section 52. Shiners, minnows, killifish, sculpin, sticklebacks, and suckers may be taken for bait, but not for the purpose of sale, in any of the inland waters of the commonwealth by means of a single fish trap with openings not over one inch or by a single circular or hoop net not exceeding six feet in diameter to each licensed fisherman or by means of a rectangular net, containing not more than thirty-six square feet of net surface; and shiners and suckers may be taken by resident licensed fishermen, for the purpose of sale as bait, in any of said waters, except great ponds and waters which in whole or in part are held under lease or license as public fishing grounds, by means of not more than ten fish traps with openings not over one inch or by means of a single circular or hoop net not exceeding six feet in diameter, or by means of a net containing not more than two hundred square feet of net surface if such person engaged in operating such fish trap or net is thereto authorized by a license issued by the director, which license the director is hereby authorized to issue upon receipt of a fee, the amount of which shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven for the filing thereof; provided, that any fish taken by any such net or trap, other than those permitted by this section to be taken thereby, are immediately returned, if alive, to the waters whence they were taken.

Section 52. Shiners, minnows, killifish, sculpin, sticklebacks, and suckers may be taken for bait, but not for the purpose of sale, in any of the inland waters of the commonwealth by means of a single fish trap with openings not over one inch or by a single circular or hoop net not exceeding six feet in diameter to each licensed fisherman or by means of a rectangular net, containing not more than thirty-six square feet of net surface; and shiners and suckers may be taken by resident licensed fishermen, for the purpose of sale as bait, in any of said waters, except great ponds and waters which in whole or in part are held under lease or license as public fishing grounds, by means of not more than ten fish traps with openings not over one inch or by means of a single circular or hoop net not exceeding six feet in diameter, or by means of a net containing not more than two hundred square feet of net surface if such person engaged in operating such fish trap or net is thereto authorized by a license issued by the director, which license the director is hereby authorized to issue upon receipt of a fee, the amount of which shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven for the filing thereof; provided, that any fish taken by any such net or trap, other than those permitted by this section to be taken thereby, are immediately returned, if alive, to the waters whence they were taken.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 114 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 114
Forfeiture of claim
Status: in_force

Section 114. A claim of a town against the commonwealth for reasonable expenses incurred by the board of health in making the provision required by law for persons infected with a disease dangerous to the public health shall not be defeated by reason of the failure on the part of the board to give notice of such disease to the department under section one hundred and twelve, if such claim is otherwise a valid claim against the commonwealth.

Section 114. A claim of a town against the commonwealth for reasonable expenses incurred by the board of health in making the provision required by law for persons infected with a disease dangerous to the public health shall not be defeated by reason of the failure on the part of the board to give notice of such disease to the department under section one hundred and twelve, if such claim is otherwise a valid claim against the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128, sec. 100 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128 / Section 100
Penalty
Status: in_force

Section 100. Whoever sells, offers or exposes for sale any lot of agricultural seeds or mixtures thereof, vegetable seeds, flower seeds or tree and shrub seeds without complying with the requirements of sections eighty-four to ninety-nine, inclusive, applicable thereto or in violation of any order, under section ninety-five of the commissioner or of the superior court if an appeal is taken, or whoever falsely marks or labels any such seed or mixture, or impedes, obstructs or hinders the commissioner or any of his duly authorized agents, or the director or any of his duly authorized assistants, in the discharge of the authority or duties conferred or imposed by any provision of said sections, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.

Section 100. Whoever sells, offers or exposes for sale any lot of agricultural seeds or mixtures thereof, vegetable seeds, flower seeds or tree and shrub seeds without complying with the requirements of sections eighty-four to ninety-nine, inclusive, applicable thereto or in violation of any order, under section ninety-five of the commissioner or of the superior court if an appeal is taken, or whoever falsely marks or labels any such seed or mixture, or impedes, obstructs or hinders the commissioner or any of his duly authorized agents, or the director or any of his duly authorized assistants, in the discharge of the authority or duties conferred or imposed by any provision of said sections, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 193B — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 193B
Motor vehicle insurance; instalment payments
Status: in_force

Section 193B. Insurance companies may accept payment of motor vehicle insurance premiums in instalments under plans, rates and charges approved by the commissioner as equitable and nondiscriminatory.

Section 193B. Insurance companies may accept payment of motor vehicle insurance premiums in instalments under plans, rates and charges approved by the commissioner as equitable and nondiscriminatory.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 147, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 147 / Section 1
Definitions and duties of commissioner and division of occupational licensure
Status: in_force

Section 1. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure, in this chapter called the commissioner, shall have charge of the administration and enforcement of all laws, rules and regulations which it is the duty of the division of occupational licensure, in this chapter called the division, to administer and enforce, and shall, except as is otherwise provided, direct all inspections and investigations. He shall, subject to the approval of the governor, make all necessary rules for the government of his division, for reports to be made by officers under him and for the performance of their duties. He shall make an annual report.

Section 1. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure, in this chapter called the commissioner, shall have charge of the administration and enforcement of all laws, rules and regulations which it is the duty of the division of occupational licensure, in this chapter called the division, to administer and enforce, and shall, except as is otherwise provided, direct all inspections and investigations. He shall, subject to the approval of the governor, make all necessary rules for the government of his division, for reports to be made by officers under him and for the performance of their duties. He shall make an annual report.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 1
Transitory actions; general provisions
Status: in_force

Section 1. A transitory action shall, except as otherwise provided, if any one of the parties thereto lives in the commonwealth, be brought in the county where one of them lives or has his usual place of business; provided, however, that if the instrument of the crime is a forged check, credit card, or other negotiable instrument, intending on its face to be presented for payment at another place in another county and the value of the money, goods or services involved is in excess of one hundred dollars, the action may be brought in the county where the instrument was presented or at the place where the instrument was presented for payment, if such place of payment is located in the commonwealth; and provided, further, that except in actions upon negotiable instruments if the plaintiff is an assignee of the cause of action, it shall be brought only in a county where it might have been brought by the assignor thereof. If neither party lives in the commonwealth, the action may be brought in any county. If an action is dismissed because the defendant has raised timely objection to venue, the defendant shall be allowed double costs.

Section 1. A transitory action shall, except as otherwise provided, if any one of the parties thereto lives in the commonwealth, be brought in the county where one of them lives or has his usual place of business; provided, however, that if the instrument of the crime is a forged check, credit card, or other negotiable instrument, intending on its face to be presented for payment at another place in another county and the value of the money, goods or services involved is in excess of one hundred dollars, the action may be brought in the county where the instrument was presented or at the place where the instrument was presented for payment, if such place of payment is located in the commonwealth; and provided, further, that except in actions upon negotiable instruments if the plaintiff is an assignee of the cause of action, it shall be brought only in a county where it might have been brought by the assignor thereof. If neither party lives in the commonwealth, the action may be brought in any county. If an action is dismissed because the defendant has raised timely objection to venue, the defendant shall be allowed double costs.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 3, sec. 20A — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 3 / Section 20A
Uniforms for sergeant-at-arms and other employees
Status: in_force

Section 20A. Subject to appropriation, the sergeant-at-arms may purchase uniforms for the sergeant-at-arms, general court officers and pages as the sergeant-at-arms may determine.

Section 20A. Subject to appropriation, the sergeant-at-arms may purchase uniforms for the sergeant-at-arms, general court officers and pages as the sergeant-at-arms may determine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 89, sec. 4E — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 89 / Section 4E
Parking or standing of motor vehicle in a designated bus lane; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 4E. No motor vehicle shall be parked, stood or caused to stand in a lane designated for the exclusive use of buses unless otherwise regulated or posted by an official traffic signal, sign or marking or at the direction of an authorized police officer. A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine as established in section 2 of chapter 90K.

Section 4E. No motor vehicle shall be parked, stood or caused to stand in a lane designated for the exclusive use of buses unless otherwise regulated or posted by an official traffic signal, sign or marking or at the direction of an authorized police officer. A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine as established in section 2 of chapter 90K.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 17A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 17A
Residential treatment units and secure treatment units for the treatment of mentally ill inmates in need of mental health services; mental health training for department of correction staff
Status: in_force

Section 17A. (a) The commissioner shall establish programs in state correctional facilities, as defined in section 1 of chapter 125. The programs shall include, but not be limited to, residential treatment units, as are necessary for the treatment of mentally ill inmates confined therein who are in need of mental health services but who do not require hospitalization for the treatment of mental illness, as determined by a qualified mental health professional. Such inmates shall be offered therapy and programming in settings that are appropriate to their clinical needs while maintaining the safety and security of the facility. (b) All department of correction staff who work in secure treatment units and residential treatment units shall receive mental health training. Such training may include information about the types and symptoms of mental illnesses, the goals of mental health treatment, medication and side effects, co-occurring disorders, de-escalation techniques and how to effectively and safely manage inmates with mental illness.

Section 17A. (a) The commissioner shall establish programs in state correctional facilities, as defined in section 1 of chapter 125. The programs shall include, but not be limited to, residential treatment units, as are necessary for the treatment of mentally ill inmates confined therein who are in need of mental health services but who do not require hospitalization for the treatment of mental illness, as determined by a qualified mental health professional. Such inmates shall be offered therapy and programming in settings that are appropriate to their clinical needs while maintaining the safety and security of the facility.

(b) All department of correction staff who work in secure treatment units and residential treatment units shall receive mental health training. Such training may include information about the types and symptoms of mental illnesses, the goals of mental health treatment, medication and side effects, co-occurring disorders, de-escalation techniques and how to effectively and safely manage inmates with mental illness.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 272 / Section 24
Keeping house of ill fame
Status: in_force

Section 24. Whoever keeps a house of ill fame which is resorted to for prostitution or lewdness shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than two years.

Section 24. Whoever keeps a house of ill fame which is resorted to for prostitution or lewdness shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than two years.