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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111M, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111M / Section 4
Review of applicability or affordability determination
Status: in_force

Section 4. An individual subject to section 2, who disputes the determination of applicability or affordability, as enforced by the department of revenue, may seek a review of this determination through an appeal established by the board of the commonwealth health insurance connector, under chapter 176Q; provided, however, that no additional penalties shall be enforced against an individual seeking review until the review is complete and any subsequent appeals are exhausted.

Section 4. An individual subject to section 2, who disputes the determination of applicability or affordability, as enforced by the department of revenue, may seek a review of this determination through an appeal established by the board of the commonwealth health insurance connector, under chapter 176Q; provided, however, that no additional penalties shall be enforced against an individual seeking review until the review is complete and any subsequent appeals are exhausted.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156B, sec. 77 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156B / Section 77
Amendments adversely affecting rights of stockholder
Status: in_force

Section 77. For the purpose of this chapter, the rights of a stockholder shall not be considered adversely affected by any amendment of its articles of organization unless the amendment (otherwise than as permitted by the articles of organization)— (a) alters or abolishes any preferential right of his stock having preferences; (b) creates, alters or abolishes any right in respect of redemption of his stock; (c) alters or abolishes any preemptive right in respect of his stock; (d) creates or alters (other than to abolish) any restriction on transfer applicable to his stock; or (e) excludes or limits his right as a stockholder to vote on a matter except as such right may be limited by voting rights given to new shares then being authorized of an existing or new class.

Section 77. For the purpose of this chapter, the rights of a stockholder shall not be considered adversely affected by any amendment of its articles of organization unless the amendment (otherwise than as permitted by the articles of organization)—

(a) alters or abolishes any preferential right of his stock having preferences;

(b) creates, alters or abolishes any right in respect of redemption of his stock;

(c) alters or abolishes any preemptive right in respect of his stock;

(d) creates or alters (other than to abolish) any restriction on transfer applicable to his stock; or

(e) excludes or limits his right as a stockholder to vote on a matter except as such right may be limited by voting rights given to new shares then being authorized of an existing or new class.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 275 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 275
Licenses; applications; fees
Status: in_force

Section 275. The application for each license and annual license renewal shall be accompanied by a fee as determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven.

Section 275. The application for each license and annual license renewal shall be accompanied by a fee as determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 80 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 80
Returns of caucuses where direct nominations made; tabulation of results; notice; recounts
Status: in_force

Section 80. Returns of all caucuses of political parties at which are made any direct nominations for a district comprising more than one ward, or where caucuses are held by precincts or by groups of precincts in any ward or town, shall be made in accordance with section one hundred and ten. Immediately upon receipt of such returns the city or town clerk shall tabulate and determine the results thereof, shall notify the successful candidates, and cause their names to be printed on the ballot to be used at the ensuing election. Recounts of ballots cast at such caucuses shall be made as provided in section one hundred and twelve.

Section 80. Returns of all caucuses of political parties at which are made any direct nominations for a district comprising more than one ward, or where caucuses are held by precincts or by groups of precincts in any ward or town, shall be made in accordance with section one hundred and ten. Immediately upon receipt of such returns the city or town clerk shall tabulate and determine the results thereof, shall notify the successful candidates, and cause their names to be printed on the ballot to be used at the ensuing election. Recounts of ballots cast at such caucuses shall be made as provided in section one hundred and twelve.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, sec. 4B — MA Code / Part III / Title V / Chapter 260 / Section 4B
Hit and run accidents
Status: in_force

Section 4B. Actions of tort for bodily injuries or for death or for damages to property against the owner or operator of a motor vehicle, the operator of which failed to make himself or said owner known at the time of the accident or incident out of which such actions arise may, notwithstanding any provisions of law relating to limitations of actions, be commenced within six months after the plaintiff learns of the identity of the defendant; provided, that written notice of the time, place and facts of said accident or incident be given by the person injured or by someone in his behalf to the police and to the registrar of motor vehicles within thirty days after such accident. No action shall be brought under this section after the expiration of three years from the date on which such accident or incident occurred.

Section 4B. Actions of tort for bodily injuries or for death or for damages to property against the owner or operator of a motor vehicle, the operator of which failed to make himself or said owner known at the time of the accident or incident out of which such actions arise may, notwithstanding any provisions of law relating to limitations of actions, be commenced within six months after the plaintiff learns of the identity of the defendant; provided, that written notice of the time, place and facts of said accident or incident be given by the person injured or by someone in his behalf to the police and to the registrar of motor vehicles within thirty days after such accident.

No action shall be brought under this section after the expiration of three years from the date on which such accident or incident occurred.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30, sec. 46I — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30 / Section 46I
Additional duties of personnel administrator
Status: in_force

Section 46I. In addition to his other responsibilities and duties, the personnel administrator shall have the following duties and responsibilities: developing and maintaining information concerning occupational injuries sustained by employees entitled to compensation under the provisions of section 69 of chapter 152, and concerning persons who have applied for or who have been granted disability benefits under the provisions of chapter 32 and requiring reports from the workers' compensation agents and from the retirement boards; and certifying agreements for compensation for the payment of medical or other expenses or fees to or on behalf of injured employees of the commonwealth. No such compensation shall be paid without such certification.

Section 46I. In addition to his other responsibilities and duties, the personnel administrator shall have the following duties and responsibilities: developing and maintaining information concerning occupational injuries sustained by employees entitled to compensation under the provisions of section 69 of chapter 152, and concerning persons who have applied for or who have been granted disability benefits under the provisions of chapter 32 and requiring reports from the workers' compensation agents and from the retirement boards; and certifying agreements for compensation for the payment of medical or other expenses or fees to or on behalf of injured employees of the commonwealth. No such compensation shall be paid without such certification.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 60, sec. 44 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 60 / Section 44
Adjournment
Status: in_force

Section 44. The collector may adjourn the sale from time to time not exceeding seven days in all, and shall give notice of every adjournment by a public declaration thereof at the time and place appointed for the sale.

Section 44. The collector may adjourn the sale from time to time not exceeding seven days in all, and shall give notice of every adjournment by a public declaration thereof at the time and place appointed for the sale.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 227, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 227 / Section 6
Attachment of realty; dismissal of action upon failure of notice
Status: in_force

Section 6. If real property of a non-resident is attached and no personal service is made upon him, the action shall be dismissed unless notice thereof is given, in such manner as the court orders, within one year after the commencement of the action.

Section 6. If real property of a non-resident is attached and no personal service is made upon him, the action shall be dismissed unless notice thereof is given, in such manner as the court orders, within one year after the commencement of the action.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131B, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131B / Section 6
Suspension of license when violation is not recognized in home state; communication of suspension information
Status: in_force

Section 6. (a) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 5, each participating home state may recognize the suspension of a person's license privileges by another participating issuing state even if the violation resulting in the suspension would not have been a violation of the participating home state. (b) Each participating state shall communicate suspension information to other participating states in the form and content contained in the compact manual.

Section 6. (a) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 5, each participating home state may recognize the suspension of a person's license privileges by another participating issuing state even if the violation resulting in the suspension would not have been a violation of the participating home state.

(b) Each participating state shall communicate suspension information to other participating states in the form and content contained in the compact manual.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 236, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 236 / Section 3
Proceedings upon levy; notice and appraisal
Status: in_force

Section 3. An officer taking land on execution shall give notice thereof to the debtor, if found within his precinct, cause the land to be appraised as provided in this chapter, if an appraisal is required, and complete the levy without unnecessary delay.

Section 3. An officer taking land on execution shall give notice thereof to the debtor, if found within his precinct, cause the land to be appraised as provided in this chapter, if an appraisal is required, and complete the levy without unnecessary delay.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 3, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 3 / Section 15
Sergeant-at-arms; appointment, tenure and salary
Status: in_force

Section 15. The general court shall choose a sergeant-at-arms who shall hold office until removed or until another is chosen. The sergeant-at-arms may be removed by the general court. The sergeant-at-arms shall receive such salary as may be established by the committees on rules of the 2 branches of the general court acting concurrently. The house of representatives may choose a sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives who shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the committee on rules of the house, and in case of the disability or necessary absence of the sergeant-at-arms of the general court, the sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives shall perform the duties of the sergeant-at-arms during such disability or absence. The sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives shall receive such salary as may be established by the committee on rules of the house.

Section 15. The general court shall choose a sergeant-at-arms who shall hold office until removed or until another is chosen. The sergeant-at-arms may be removed by the general court. The sergeant-at-arms shall receive such salary as may be established by the committees on rules of the 2 branches of the general court acting concurrently.

The house of representatives may choose a sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives who shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the committee on rules of the house, and in case of the disability or necessary absence of the sergeant-at-arms of the general court, the sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives shall perform the duties of the sergeant-at-arms during such disability or absence. The sergeant-at-arms of the house of representatives shall receive such salary as may be established by the committee on rules of the house.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 212, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 212 / Section 19
Clerk's office
Status: in_force

Section 19. The clerks of the courts, and in Suffolk county of the superior court department, may maintain regularly established offices in such cities and towns as may be designated by the chief justice of the superior court department.

Section 19. The clerks of the courts, and in Suffolk county of the superior court department, may maintain regularly established offices in such cities and towns as may be designated by the chief justice of the superior court department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 233, sec. 21B — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 233 / Section 21B
Evidence of sex crime victim's sexual conduct; admission hearing; findings
Status: in_force

Section 21B. Evidence of the reputation of a victim's sexual conduct shall not be admissible in an investigation or proceeding before a grand jury or a court of the commonwealth for a violation of sections 13B, 13B1/2, 13B3/4, 13F, 13H, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 23, 23A, 23B, 24, 24B, 50 or 51 of chapter 265 Evidence of specific instances of a victim's sexual conduct in such an investigation or proceeding shall not be admissible except evidence of the victim's sexual conduct with the defendant or evidence of recent conduct of the victim alleged to be the cause of any physical feature, characteristic, or condition of the victim; provided, however, that such evidence shall be admissible only after an in camera hearing on a written motion for admission of same and an offer of proof. If, after said hearing, the court finds that the weight and relevancy of said evidence is sufficient to outweigh its prejudicial effect to the victim, the evidence shall be admitted; otherwise not. If the proceeding is a trial with jury, said hearing shall be held in the absence of the jury. The finding of the court shall be in writing and filed but shall not be made available to the jury.

Section 21B. Evidence of the reputation of a victim's sexual conduct shall not be admissible in an investigation or proceeding before a grand jury or a court of the commonwealth for a violation of sections 13B, 13B1/2, 13B3/4, 13F, 13H, 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 23, 23A, 23B, 24, 24B, 50 or 51 of chapter 265 Evidence of specific instances of a victim's sexual conduct in such an investigation or proceeding shall not be admissible except evidence of the victim's sexual conduct with the defendant or evidence of recent conduct of the victim alleged to be the cause of any physical feature, characteristic, or condition of the victim; provided, however, that such evidence shall be admissible only after an in camera hearing on a written motion for admission of same and an offer of proof. If, after said hearing, the court finds that the weight and relevancy of said evidence is sufficient to outweigh its prejudicial effect to the victim, the evidence shall be admitted; otherwise not. If the proceeding is a trial with jury, said hearing shall be held in the absence of the jury. The finding of the court shall be in writing and filed but shall not be made available to the jury.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94B, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94B / Section 10
Short title
Status: in_force

Section 10. Sections one to nine, inclusive, may be cited and referred to as the hazardous substances labeling law.

Section 10. Sections one to nine, inclusive, may be cited and referred to as the hazardous substances labeling law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167E, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167E / Section 5
Inspection and appraisal of real estate securing a loan
Status: in_force

Section 5. (a) A bank shall inspect the real estate securing a loan in the event that a payment of interest or principal upon the loan or on account of real estate taxes upon the parcel mortgaged to secure the same shall be in default. Any such inspection shall be made in a manner consistent with and not later than the time periods specified in the policy of the bank. Periodic inspection of the parcel mortgaged shall continue in accordance with the policy until the loan is no longer in default. (b) The commissioner may cause an appraisal of real estate to be made at the expense of the bank whenever the commissioner considers an excessive loan has been made or is about to be made upon real estate. (c) A bank shall not directly or indirectly, make a loan or discount on the security of the shares of its own capital or on the security of the shares of capital of any company, 50 per cent or more of the assets of which consists of capital of the corporation, unless the security shall be necessary to prevent loss upon a debt previously contracted in good faith. An officer or employee of a bank who knowingly violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.

Section 5. (a) A bank shall inspect the real estate securing a loan in the event that a payment of interest or principal upon the loan or on account of real estate taxes upon the parcel mortgaged to secure the same shall be in default. Any such inspection shall be made in a manner consistent with and not later than the time periods specified in the policy of the bank. Periodic inspection of the parcel mortgaged shall continue in accordance with the policy until the loan is no longer in default.

(b) The commissioner may cause an appraisal of real estate to be made at the expense of the bank whenever the commissioner considers an excessive loan has been made or is about to be made upon real estate.

(c) A bank shall not directly or indirectly, make a loan or discount on the security of the shares of its own capital or on the security of the shares of capital of any company, 50 per cent or more of the assets of which consists of capital of the corporation, unless the security shall be necessary to prevent loss upon a debt previously contracted in good faith. An officer or employee of a bank who knowingly violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15UUUU — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15UUUU
Ninth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry of the Civil War Day
Status: in_force

Section 15UUUU. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart June 27 as the 9th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry of the Civil War Day and recommending that this day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Section 15UUUU. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart June 27 as the 9th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry of the Civil War Day and recommending that this day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 20
Issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

Section 20. Certificates of stock shall not be issued by a company until the par value thereof shall have been paid in cash.

Section 20. Certificates of stock shall not be issued by a company until the par value thereof shall have been paid in cash.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 120 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 120
Form and place of hoods or hoppers; size and speed of blowers; approval by attorney general
Status: in_force

Section 120. Every such wheel shall be fitted with a hood or hopper of such form and so placed that the particles or dust produced by the operation of the wheel or of any belt connected therewith shall fall or will be thrown into such hood or hopper by centrifugal force; and the fans or blowers shall be of such size and shall be run at such speed as will produce a volume and velocity of air in the suction and discharge pipes sufficient to convey all particles or dust from the hood or hopper through the suction pipes and so outside of the building or to a receptacle as aforesaid. The hoods or hoppers shall be so constructed and the suction pipes and connections shall be suitable and efficacious and such as shall be approved by the attorney general.

Section 120. Every such wheel shall be fitted with a hood or hopper of such form and so placed that the particles or dust produced by the operation of the wheel or of any belt connected therewith shall fall or will be thrown into such hood or hopper by centrifugal force; and the fans or blowers shall be of such size and shall be run at such speed as will produce a volume and velocity of air in the suction and discharge pipes sufficient to convey all particles or dust from the hood or hopper through the suction pipes and so outside of the building or to a receptacle as aforesaid. The hoods or hoppers shall be so constructed and the suction pipes and connections shall be suitable and efficacious and such as shall be approved by the attorney general.