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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 158, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 158 / Section 28
Employees' stock; transfer; redemption; limitation upon number of shares
Status: in_force

Section 28. The shares of employees' stock shall not be sold or transferred except to an employee of such corporation or to the corporation itself. A corporation which issues employees' stock may prescribe by its by-laws the number of shares which may be held by any one employee and the method of transfer and redemption of such stock as is held by any person after he ceases to be an employee of the corporation.

Section 28. The shares of employees' stock shall not be sold or transferred except to an employee of such corporation or to the corporation itself. A corporation which issues employees' stock may prescribe by its by-laws the number of shares which may be held by any one employee and the method of transfer and redemption of such stock as is held by any person after he ceases to be an employee of the corporation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 53 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 53
Certificate of appointment
Status: in_force

Section 53. In making his appointments the mayor shall sign and file with the city clerk a certificate in the following form: Certificate of Appointment I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a recognized expert in the work which will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the city. Mayor. or in the following form, as the case may be: Certificate of Appointment I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a person specially fitted by education, training or experience to perform the duties of said office, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the city. Mayor.

Section 53. In making his appointments the mayor shall sign and file with the city clerk a certificate in the following form:

Certificate of Appointment

I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a recognized expert in the work which will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the city.

or in the following form, as the case may be:

Certificate of Appointment

I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a person specially fitted by education, training or experience to perform the duties of said office, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the city.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 31 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 31
Forms of accounts, records and memoranda
Status: in_force

Section 31. The department may, from time to time, prescribe forms of accounts, records and memoranda for the common carriers under its supervision, or for such classes of common carriers as it shall establish. The forms shall conform as nearly as may be to those established by the interstate commerce commission. The accounts of such common carriers shall be kept in accordance with the forms prescribed. It shall have access to the list of stockholders of any railroad corporation or railway company and may cause the said list or any part thereof to be copied for its information or for the information of said stockholders. Any railroad corporation or railway company which refuses to submit its books to the examination of the department or unreasonably neglects to keep its accounts in the method prescribed by the department shall forfeit not more than five thousand dollars.

Section 31. The department may, from time to time, prescribe forms of accounts, records and memoranda for the common carriers under its supervision, or for such classes of common carriers as it shall establish. The forms shall conform as nearly as may be to those established by the interstate commerce commission. The accounts of such common carriers shall be kept in accordance with the forms prescribed. It shall have access to the list of stockholders of any railroad corporation or railway company and may cause the said list or any part thereof to be copied for its information or for the information of said stockholders. Any railroad corporation or railway company which refuses to submit its books to the examination of the department or unreasonably neglects to keep its accounts in the method prescribed by the department shall forfeit not more than five thousand dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 35 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90B / Section 35
Disposition of fines
Status: in_force

Section 35. Notwithstanding the provisions relative to the distribution of fines, penalties and forfeitures in section 10G of chapter 21A to the contrary, of the fines collected by the commonwealth pursuant to a violation of the fourth paragraph of section 10H of chapter 21A and section 21 and sections 24 to 32, inclusive, 75 per cent shall be deposited into the Off–Highway Vehicle Program Fund, established in section 35OO of chapter 10, and the remaining 25 per cent shall be distributed equally among the divisions, departments or offices involved in the enforcement of the laws which resulted in the assessment of such fines. The distribution of fines shall not apply to the surcharge amount imposed by section 39 or by section 10I of chapter 21A.

Section 35. Notwithstanding the provisions relative to the distribution of fines, penalties and forfeitures in section 10G of chapter 21A to the contrary, of the fines collected by the commonwealth pursuant to a violation of the fourth paragraph of section 10H of chapter 21A and section 21 and sections 24 to 32, inclusive, 75 per cent shall be deposited into the Off–Highway Vehicle Program Fund, established in section 35OO of chapter 10, and the remaining 25 per cent shall be distributed equally among the divisions, departments or offices involved in the enforcement of the laws which resulted in the assessment of such fines. The distribution of fines shall not apply to the surcharge amount imposed by section 39 or by section 10I of chapter 21A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258B, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258B / Section 5
Programs created and maintained by district attorneys; services
Status: in_force

Section 5. Each district attorney shall create and maintain, to the extent reasonably possible and subject to the available resources, a program to afford victims and witnesses of crimes the rights and services described in this chapter. Those services shall include but not be limited to the following: (a) court appearance notification services, including cancellations of appearances; (b) informational services relative to the availability and collection of witness fees, victim compensation and restitution; (c) escort and other transportation services related to the investigation or prosecution of the case, if necessary; (d) case process notification services; (e) employer intercession services; (f) expedited return of property services; (g) protection services; (h) family support services including child and other dependent care services; (i) waiting facilities; and (j) social service referrals.

Section 5. Each district attorney shall create and maintain, to the extent reasonably possible and subject to the available resources, a program to afford victims and witnesses of crimes the rights and services described in this chapter. Those services shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) court appearance notification services, including cancellations of appearances;

(b) informational services relative to the availability and collection of witness fees, victim compensation and restitution;

(c) escort and other transportation services related to the investigation or prosecution of the case, if necessary;

(d) case process notification services;

(e) employer intercession services;

(f) expedited return of property services;

(g) protection services;

(h) family support services including child and other dependent care services;

(i) waiting facilities; and

(j) social service referrals.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 63D, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 63D / Section 1
Definitions
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 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:

''Code'', the Internal Revenue Code of the United States as defined in section 1 of chapter 62.

''Commissioner'', the commissioner of revenue.

''Eligible pass-through entity'', an S corporation under section 1361 of the Code, a partnership under section 7701 of the Code or a limited liability company that is treated as an S corporation or partnership under said section 1361 of the Code or said section 7701 of the Code.

''Qualified income taxable in Massachusetts'', the income of an eligible pass-through entity determined under chapter 62 allocable to a qualified member and included in the qualified member's Massachusetts taxable income under said chapter 62.

''Qualified member'', a shareholder of an S corporation or a partner in a partnership, including a member of a limited liability company that is treated as an S corporation or partnership under section 1361 of the Code or section 7701 of the Code, that is a natural person or trust or estate subject to tax under section 10 of chapter 62; provided, however, that a qualified member may be a resident, nonresident or a part-year resident.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40H, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40H / Section 7
Audit of books and records
Status: in_force

Section 7. The books and records of the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation shall be subject to an audit by the state auditor, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as often as the state auditor determines is necessary.

Section 7. The books and records of the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation shall be subject to an audit by the state auditor, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as often as the state auditor determines is necessary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 19J — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90 / Section 19J
Maximum vehicle widths, axle weights and minimum speed limits; exception for certain snow clearing duties
Status: in_force

Section 19J. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any other law to the contrary, the maximum vehicle width as provided in section nineteen, the maximum axle weights as provided in section nineteen A and any minimum speed limit on any way shall not apply to any vehicle being operated on any public way in the performance of municipality, county or state contracted snow clearing duties.

Section 19J. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any other law to the contrary, the maximum vehicle width as provided in section nineteen, the maximum axle weights as provided in section nineteen A and any minimum speed limit on any way shall not apply to any vehicle being operated on any public way in the performance of municipality, county or state contracted snow clearing duties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 179 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 179
Receiver of insolvent company; appointment of commissioner, deputy or assistant as receiver
Status: in_force

Section 179. In any proceeding in which application is made by or at the relation of the commissioner for the appointment, either temporary or permanent, of a receiver of a company, the commissioner or one of his deputies or assistants may, in the discretion of the court, be appointed receiver, and when so appointed shall serve without compensation other than his official salary. When authorized in advance by the court, counsel and other assistants may be employed, and paid, from the assets of the company, such sums as the court may fix. Expenses other than those incurred for services in the settlement of the affairs of the company shall, subject to the approval of the court, be paid from its assets. Nothing contained in this section shall affect any provision of sections one hundred and eighty A to one hundred and eighty L, inclusive.

Section 179. In any proceeding in which application is made by or at the relation of the commissioner for the appointment, either temporary or permanent, of a receiver of a company, the commissioner or one of his deputies or assistants may, in the discretion of the court, be appointed receiver, and when so appointed shall serve without compensation other than his official salary. When authorized in advance by the court, counsel and other assistants may be employed, and paid, from the assets of the company, such sums as the court may fix. Expenses other than those incurred for services in the settlement of the affairs of the company shall, subject to the approval of the court, be paid from its assets. Nothing contained in this section shall affect any provision of sections one hundred and eighty A to one hundred and eighty L, inclusive.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 149X — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 149X
Retention and use of collected registration fees
Status: in_force

Section 149X. The commissioner shall retain all registration fees collected under subsection (c) of section 149N and fines collected under clause (4) of subsection (b) of section 149U; provided, however, that revenue in excess of $100,000 annually shall revert to the General Fund. The retained revenue collected may be used by the commissioner to support the commissioner's registration, rulemaking and enforcement activities under sections 149M to 149W, inclusive.

Section 149X. The commissioner shall retain all registration fees collected under subsection (c) of section 149N and fines collected under clause (4) of subsection (b) of section 149U; provided, however, that revenue in excess of $100,000 annually shall revert to the General Fund. The retained revenue collected may be used by the commissioner to support the commissioner's registration, rulemaking and enforcement activities under sections 149M to 149W, inclusive.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 18
Filing of certificate as notice
Status: in_force

Section 18. The fact that a certificate of organization is on file in the office of the state secretary shall be notice that the entity formed in connection with the filing of the certificate of organization is a limited liability company formed under the laws of the commonwealth and shall be notice of all other facts set forth therein which are required to be set forth in a certificate of organization by section twelve.

Section 18. The fact that a certificate of organization is on file in the office of the state secretary shall be notice that the entity formed in connection with the filing of the certificate of organization is a limited liability company formed under the laws of the commonwealth and shall be notice of all other facts set forth therein which are required to be set forth in a certificate of organization by section twelve.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 211, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 211 / Section 27
Pre-service and in-service training programs for justices; administration
Status: in_force

Section 27. The supreme judicial court may adopt rules requiring the justices of the commonwealth to participate in pre-service and in-service training programs for such periods and at such intervals as it deems advisable, and providing for the administration of such training requirements, including procedures for the approval of training programs to comply with such training requirements and for the submission by justices of affidavits of compliance with such training requirements.

Section 27. The supreme judicial court may adopt rules requiring the justices of the commonwealth to participate in pre-service and in-service training programs for such periods and at such intervals as it deems advisable, and providing for the administration of such training requirements, including procedures for the approval of training programs to comply with such training requirements and for the submission by justices of affidavits of compliance with such training requirements.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, sec. 31 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 271 / Section 31
Racing horses for bets or stakes
Status: in_force

Section 31. Whoever, except in trials of speed of horses for premiums offered by legally constituted agricultural societies, or by corporations authorized thereto by section fourteen of chapter one hundred and eighty, engages in racing, running, trotting or pacing a horse or other animal of the horse kind for a bet, wager of money or other thing of value or a purse or stake made within the commonwealth, or whoever aids or abets therein, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. This section shall not apply to racing conducted pursuant to chapter 23K.

Section 31. Whoever, except in trials of speed of horses for premiums offered by legally constituted agricultural societies, or by corporations authorized thereto by section fourteen of chapter one hundred and eighty, engages in racing, running, trotting or pacing a horse or other animal of the horse kind for a bet, wager of money or other thing of value or a purse or stake made within the commonwealth, or whoever aids or abets therein, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. This section shall not apply to racing conducted pursuant to chapter 23K.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32B, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32B / Section 8
Dividends, refunds and rate credits to inure to benefit of governmental unit
Status: in_force

Section 8. Any dividend or other refund or rate credit shall inure to the benefit of the governmental unit or to the governmental units participating under section eleven in proportion to the gross premiums paid by each governmental unit.

Section 8. Any dividend or other refund or rate credit shall inure to the benefit of the governmental unit or to the governmental units participating under section eleven in proportion to the gross premiums paid by each governmental unit.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183B, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183B / Section 27
Surplus funds
Status: in_force

Section 27. Unless otherwise provided in the time-share instrument, the by-laws, rules or regulations of the time-share association or otherwise determined by the time-share owners at a meeting of time-share owners or pursuant to either section thirty-three or thirty-four, any surplus funds derived from the time-share owners or from property belonging to said time-share owners or their association and held by a managing entity remaining after payment of or provision for time-share expenses and any required reserves shall be paid to the time-share owners in proportion to their time-share expense liabilities or credited to them to reduce their future time-share expense assessments.

Section 27. Unless otherwise provided in the time-share instrument, the by-laws, rules or regulations of the time-share association or otherwise determined by the time-share owners at a meeting of time-share owners or pursuant to either section thirty-three or thirty-four, any surplus funds derived from the time-share owners or from property belonging to said time-share owners or their association and held by a managing entity remaining after payment of or provision for time-share expenses and any required reserves shall be paid to the time-share owners in proportion to their time-share expense liabilities or credited to them to reduce their future time-share expense assessments.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 86, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 86 / Section 1
Erection of monuments
Status: in_force

Section 1. The aldermen, selectmen or road commissioners shall cause permanent bounds to be erected at the termini and angles of all ways laid out by them. Such bounds shall be of stone, Portland cement or concrete not less than three feet long, two feet of which at least shall be set in the ground, or of stone not less than three feet long with holes drilled therein and filled with lead placed a few inches below the traveled part of the way, or if stone, Portland cement or concrete bounds are impracticable, a heap of stones, a living tree, a permanent rock, or the corner of a building, or such other permanent bounds as said officers may determine.

Section 1. The aldermen, selectmen or road commissioners shall cause permanent bounds to be erected at the termini and angles of all ways laid out by them. Such bounds shall be of stone, Portland cement or concrete not less than three feet long, two feet of which at least shall be set in the ground, or of stone not less than three feet long with holes drilled therein and filled with lead placed a few inches below the traveled part of the way, or if stone, Portland cement or concrete bounds are impracticable, a heap of stones, a living tree, a permanent rock, or the corner of a building, or such other permanent bounds as said officers may determine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40D, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40D / Section 11
Proceeds of bonds
Status: in_force

Section 11. If the proceeds of the bonds initially issued, by reason of increased construction costs or error in estimates or otherwise, shall be less than the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are authorized, additional bonds may in like manner, and without any requirement of obtaining a certificate of convenience and necessity therefor, be issued by a municipality to provide the amount of such deficiency and shall be deemed to be of the same series and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund or funds as the bonds first issued without preference or priority of the bonds first issued. If the proceeds of the bonds initially issued shall exceed the amount so required, such excess shall be deposited to the credit of the sinking fund for such bonds.

Section 11. If the proceeds of the bonds initially issued, by reason of increased construction costs or error in estimates or otherwise, shall be less than the amount required for the purpose for which such bonds are authorized, additional bonds may in like manner, and without any requirement of obtaining a certificate of convenience and necessity therefor, be issued by a municipality to provide the amount of such deficiency and shall be deemed to be of the same series and shall be entitled to payment from the same fund or funds as the bonds first issued without preference or priority of the bonds first issued. If the proceeds of the bonds initially issued shall exceed the amount so required, such excess shall be deposited to the credit of the sinking fund for such bonds.