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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 147, sec. 10F — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 147 / Section 10F
Parking control officers
Status: in_force

Section 10F. Any board or officer authorized to appoint police officers in any city or town which accepts this section, and any college, university or other educational institution empowered by law to make or establish rules or regulations regulating the parking of motor vehicles, may appoint parking control officers who shall have only those powers and duties conferred or imposed on police officers by section twenty A or twenty A1/2 of chapter ninety.

Section 10F. Any board or officer authorized to appoint police officers in any city or town which accepts this section, and any college, university or other educational institution empowered by law to make or establish rules or regulations regulating the parking of motor vehicles, may appoint parking control officers who shall have only those powers and duties conferred or imposed on police officers by section twenty A or twenty A1/2 of chapter ninety.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156B, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156B / Section 52
Filling vacancies
Status: in_force

Section 52. Unless the articles of organization provide otherwise, any vacancy in the board of directors, however occurring, including a vacancy resulting from the enlargement of the board, and any vacancy in any other office may be filled in the manner prescribed in the by-laws or, in the absence of such by-law, by the directors.

Section 52. Unless the articles of organization provide otherwise, any vacancy in the board of directors, however occurring, including a vacancy resulting from the enlargement of the board, and any vacancy in any other office may be filled in the manner prescribed in the by-laws or, in the absence of such by-law, by the directors.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 263A, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 263A / Section 11
Liaison with United States Marshal's office; pursuit of federal resources and funding
Status: in_force

Section 11. The board shall establish a liaison with the United States Marshal's office in order to facilitate the legal processes over which the federal government has sole authority. The liaison shall coordinate all requests for federal assistance relating to witness protection. The board shall pursue all federal sources that may be available for implementing this chapter. For that purpose, the board shall establish a liaison with the United States Department of Justice. The board shall, in conjunction with the executive office of administration and finance and the senate and house ways and means committees, establish procedures to maximize federal funding for witness protection services.

Section 11. The board shall establish a liaison with the United States Marshal's office in order to facilitate the legal processes over which the federal government has sole authority. The liaison shall coordinate all requests for federal assistance relating to witness protection.

The board shall pursue all federal sources that may be available for implementing this chapter. For that purpose, the board shall establish a liaison with the United States Department of Justice.

The board shall, in conjunction with the executive office of administration and finance and the senate and house ways and means committees, establish procedures to maximize federal funding for witness protection services.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 109, sec. 21 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 109 / Section 21
Records; rights of limited partners
Status: in_force

Section 21. Each limited partner has the right to: (1) inspect and copy any of the partnership records required to be maintained by section five, and (2) obtain from the general partners from time to time upon reasonable demand (i) true and full information regarding the state of the business and financial condition of the limited partnership, (ii) promptly after becoming available, a copy of the limited partnership's federal, state and local income tax returns for each year, and (iii) other information regarding the affairs of the limited partnership as is just and reasonable.

Section 21. Each limited partner has the right to:

(1) inspect and copy any of the partnership records required to be maintained by section five, and

(2) obtain from the general partners from time to time upon reasonable demand (i) true and full information regarding the state of the business and financial condition of the limited partnership, (ii) promptly after becoming available, a copy of the limited partnership's federal, state and local income tax returns for each year, and (iii) other information regarding the affairs of the limited partnership as is just and reasonable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, sec. 15C — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 265 / Section 15C
Assault by means of hypodermic syringe or needle; assault and battery by means of hypodermic syringe or needle
Status: in_force

Section 15C. (a) Whoever commits an assault upon another, by means of a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, or any instrument adapted for the administration of controlled or other substances by injection, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years or in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (b) Whoever commits an assault and battery upon another, by means of a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, or any instrument adapted for the administration of controlled or other substances by injection, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 15 years or in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 15C. (a) Whoever commits an assault upon another, by means of a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, or any instrument adapted for the administration of controlled or other substances by injection, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years or in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(b) Whoever commits an assault and battery upon another, by means of a hypodermic syringe, hypodermic needle, or any instrument adapted for the administration of controlled or other substances by injection, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 15 years or in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 92, sec. 34C — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 92 / Section 34C
Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund
Status: in_force

Section 34C. Notwithstanding any general or special law or administrative bulletin to the contrary and pursuant to section 34, there is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund, to be known as the Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund, which shall be used for the purposes of advancing recreational, educational and conservation interests, including, but not limited to, the construction and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure improvements for the area within the reservation. The trust shall receive, hold and expend all fees generated by permits, licenses and all other agreements not currently being directed to the General Fund relating to the use of the reservation land as authorized by the commission. The department shall not make expenditures from this fund so as to cause the fund to be deficient.

Section 34C. Notwithstanding any general or special law or administrative bulletin to the contrary and pursuant to section 34, there is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund, to be known as the Blue Hills Reservation Trust Fund, which shall be used for the purposes of advancing recreational, educational and conservation interests, including, but not limited to, the construction and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure improvements for the area within the reservation. The trust shall receive, hold and expend all fees generated by permits, licenses and all other agreements not currently being directed to the General Fund relating to the use of the reservation land as authorized by the commission. The department shall not make expenditures from this fund so as to cause the fund to be deficient.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 150A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 150A / Section 3
Rights of employees
Status: in_force

Section 3. Employees, or a single employee in a one-man unit, shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in concerted activities, for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. An employee shall also have the right to refrain from any such activities, except to the extent of making payment of service fees to an exclusive representative.

Section 3. Employees, or a single employee in a one-man unit, shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in concerted activities, for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. An employee shall also have the right to refrain from any such activities, except to the extent of making payment of service fees to an exclusive representative.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 63, sec. 68A — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 63 / Section 68A
Conflict between local and state valuations; remedy
Status: in_force

Section 68A. If the value of the works, structures, real estate, machinery, poles, underground conduits, wires and pipes owned by a corporation taxable under any provision of this chapter and which are subject to local taxation within the commonwealth, as determined by the commissioner, is less than the value thereof as determined by the assessors of the town where it is situated, the commissioner shall give notice of his determination to such corporation; and, unless within one month after the date of such notice the corporation applies to said assessors for an abatement, and, upon the refusal of the assessors to grant an abatement, prosecutes an appeal under section sixty-four of chapter fifty-nine, giving notice thereof to the commissioner, the valuation of the commission shall be conclusive upon said corporation.

Section 68A. If the value of the works, structures, real estate, machinery, poles, underground conduits, wires and pipes owned by a corporation taxable under any provision of this chapter and which are subject to local taxation within the commonwealth, as determined by the commissioner, is less than the value thereof as determined by the assessors of the town where it is situated, the commissioner shall give notice of his determination to such corporation; and, unless within one month after the date of such notice the corporation applies to said assessors for an abatement, and, upon the refusal of the assessors to grant an abatement, prosecutes an appeal under section sixty-four of chapter fifty-nine, giving notice thereof to the commissioner, the valuation of the commission shall be conclusive upon said corporation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12 / Section 19
Suffolk district; appointment of messengers and other employees
Status: in_force

Section 19. The district attorney for the Suffolk district may appoint a messenger and such stenographers, telephone operators and other office assistants as in his opinion the interests of the commonwealth require. The compensation of any person appointed hereunder shall be paid by the commonwealth, and any such person may be removed by said district attorney at his pleasure.

Section 19. The district attorney for the Suffolk district may appoint a messenger and such stenographers, telephone operators and other office assistants as in his opinion the interests of the commonwealth require. The compensation of any person appointed hereunder shall be paid by the commonwealth, and any such person may be removed by said district attorney at his pleasure.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 4K — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176G / Section 4K
Newborn hearing screening tests
Status: in_force

Section 4K. A health maintenance contract shall provide coverage for a newborn hearing screening test to be performed before the newborn infant is discharged from the hospital or birthing center to the care of the parent or guardian, pursuant to regulations of the department of public health. Payment to physician, hospital or other provider for the costs of said test may be pursuant to the terms of a negotiated contract. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to abrogate any other obligation to provide coverage for a hearing screening test or any other hearing screening test or audiological diagnostic procedure pursuant to any law of the commonwealth or of the United States or under the terms or provisions of any contract or certificate.

Section 4K. A health maintenance contract shall provide coverage for a newborn hearing screening test to be performed before the newborn infant is discharged from the hospital or birthing center to the care of the parent or guardian, pursuant to regulations of the department of public health. Payment to physician, hospital or other provider for the costs of said test may be pursuant to the terms of a negotiated contract. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to abrogate any other obligation to provide coverage for a hearing screening test or any other hearing screening test or audiological diagnostic procedure pursuant to any law of the commonwealth or of the United States or under the terms or provisions of any contract or certificate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 37
Trustees of the state library; annual report
Status: in_force

Section 37. The trustees of the state library shall keep records of their doings, and shall make an annual report thereof, with a list of books, maps and charts lost, missing or acquired during the preceding fiscal year, specifying those obtained by exchange, gift or purchase, and such suggestions for the improvement of the library as they may deem proper.

Section 37. The trustees of the state library shall keep records of their doings, and shall make an annual report thereof, with a list of books, maps and charts lost, missing or acquired during the preceding fiscal year, specifying those obtained by exchange, gift or purchase, and such suggestions for the improvement of the library as they may deem proper.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 123A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 123A
Willful trespass upon public source of water, water supply facility or land
Status: in_force

Section 123A. (a) Whoever willfully trespasses upon any public source of water or public water supply facilities or land after having been forbidden to do so by a person who has lawful control of the water, facilities or land, or an agent of such a person, whether directly or by notice posted on such water supply facility or land, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000. (b) Whoever commits any offense described in subsection (a) with the intent to corrupt, pollute or defile such public source of water shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 or by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 years or in state prison for not more than 5 years or by both such fine and imprisonment. Whoever is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment in state prison for not less than 5 years nor more than 10 years or by both such fine and imprisonment. (c) In addition to the punishments outlined in subsections (a) and (b), restitution in the amount of costs associated with water quality analysis and any subsequent investigation to determine water safety and security of the facilities or land may be ordered by a court after a hearing relative to such restitution. (d) A law enforcement officer may arrest, without a warrant, any person that the officer has probable cause to believe has violated this section.

Section 123A. (a) Whoever willfully trespasses upon any public source of water or public water supply facilities or land after having been forbidden to do so by a person who has lawful control of the water, facilities or land, or an agent of such a person, whether directly or by notice posted on such water supply facility or land, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000.

(b) Whoever commits any offense described in subsection (a) with the intent to corrupt, pollute or defile such public source of water shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 or by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 years or in state prison for not more than 5 years or by both such fine and imprisonment. Whoever is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment in state prison for not less than 5 years nor more than 10 years or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(c) In addition to the punishments outlined in subsections (a) and (b), restitution in the amount of costs associated with water quality analysis and any subsequent investigation to determine water safety and security of the facilities or land may be ordered by a court after a hearing relative to such restitution.

(d) A law enforcement officer may arrest, without a warrant, any person that the officer has probable cause to believe has violated this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 68, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XI / Chapter 68 / Section 6
Regulation of conveyances of church land
Status: in_force

Section 6. No conveyance of the land of a church shall be effectual to pass the same, if made by the deacons without the consent of the church or of a committee of the church appointed for that purpose, or if made by the wardens without the consent of the vestry, or if made by the trustees of the United Methodist Church without the consent of the charge conference.

Section 6. No conveyance of the land of a church shall be effectual to pass the same, if made by the deacons without the consent of the church or of a committee of the church appointed for that purpose, or if made by the wardens without the consent of the vestry, or if made by the trustees of the United Methodist Church without the consent of the charge conference.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15NN — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15NN
State Walking Sunday
Status: in_force

Section 15NN. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second Sunday in June as State Walking Sunday, and recommending that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Section 15NN. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second Sunday in June as State Walking Sunday, and recommending that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 42, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 42 / Section 11
Penalty for illegal obliteration of monuments
Status: in_force

Section 11. Whoever violates any provision of the preceding section, or wilfully or maliciously disturbs or injures the monuments or marks aforesaid, shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months.

Section 11. Whoever violates any provision of the preceding section, or wilfully or maliciously disturbs or injures the monuments or marks aforesaid, shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, sec. 66 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40 / Section 66
Terms and conditions of contract awarded under Secs. 61 to 69; bond or other security for the obligation of selected offeror
Status: in_force

Section 66. A contract awarded under sections 61 to 69, inclusive, shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the governmental unit shall determine to be in its best interest. The selected offeror shall furnish to the governmental unit performance bonds, payment bonds or other forms of security for the selected offeror's obligations, and insurance, satisfactory to the governmental unit.

Section 66. A contract awarded under sections 61 to 69, inclusive, shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the governmental unit shall determine to be in its best interest. The selected offeror shall furnish to the governmental unit performance bonds, payment bonds or other forms of security for the selected offeror's obligations, and insurance, satisfactory to the governmental unit.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6J — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 132B / Section 6J
Pesticide use as part of supervised training programs at vocational, technical and agricultural schools
Status: in_force

Section 6J. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, sections 6C to 6I, inclusive, shall not apply to the spraying, release, deposit or application of any pesticide made as a part of a supervised training program at any of the state-aided and approved vocational-technical or agricultural schools in the commonwealth.

Section 6J. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, sections 6C to 6I, inclusive, shall not apply to the spraying, release, deposit or application of any pesticide made as a part of a supervised training program at any of the state-aided and approved vocational-technical or agricultural schools in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 165, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 165 / Section 18
Assessments; defaults; sale of shares
Status: in_force

Section 18. The directors may make such assessments on each share as they find necessary; and, upon the default of a proprietor for thirty days after notice thereof to pay an assessment, they may sell by public auction so many of his shares as will be sufficient to pay the assessment and the necessary charges, such sale being first advertised three weeks successively in a newspaper published in the county, or notices thereof being posted thirty days at least before the sale in public places in the town. The surplus proceeds arising from the sale shall be paid to the owner of the shares sold.

Section 18. The directors may make such assessments on each share as they find necessary; and, upon the default of a proprietor for thirty days after notice thereof to pay an assessment, they may sell by public auction so many of his shares as will be sufficient to pay the assessment and the necessary charges, such sale being first advertised three weeks successively in a newspaper published in the county, or notices thereof being posted thirty days at least before the sale in public places in the town. The surplus proceeds arising from the sale shall be paid to the owner of the shares sold.