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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 95A — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 95A
Service of civil process fees
Status: in_force

Section 95A. Constables appointed under sections 91, 91A, and 91B or otherwise elected to serve as constables in a city or town shall periodically pay the city or town in which the constable is appointed or elected 25 per cent of all fees the constable collects for the service of civil process under the fee structure established in section 8 of chapter 262. This payment shall be made in installments to be deposited with the city or town treasurer not later than January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year, but a constable having less than $500 to deposit at that time shall hold the share for deposit until the sooner of October 15 or the time when the amount due to the city or town under this section equals or exceeds $500. A treasurer receiving funds under this section shall deposit them into the general fund of the city or town, and they shall be expended, subject to appropriation by a majority vote of the city council in a city or by a majority vote of town meeting in a town, for any purpose which the city or town considers necessary.

Section 95A. Constables appointed under sections 91, 91A, and 91B or otherwise elected to serve as constables in a city or town shall periodically pay the city or town in which the constable is appointed or elected 25 per cent of all fees the constable collects for the service of civil process under the fee structure established in section 8 of chapter 262. This payment shall be made in installments to be deposited with the city or town treasurer not later than January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year, but a constable having less than $500 to deposit at that time shall hold the share for deposit until the sooner of October 15 or the time when the amount due to the city or town under this section equals or exceeds $500. A treasurer receiving funds under this section shall deposit them into the general fund of the city or town, and they shall be expended, subject to appropriation by a majority vote of the city council in a city or by a majority vote of town meeting in a town, for any purpose which the city or town considers necessary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 24
Unlicensed keepers; injunction
Status: in_force

Section 24. Whoever conducts a lodging house without a license shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three months, or both. Upon the complaint of an aggrieved party, the licensing authority or an officer of a city or town wherein such unlicensed lodging house is conducted, a justice of the housing court division or the superior court division of the trial court, may enjoin the conducting of any unlicensed lodging house and may make such other orders as the court may deem equitable to enforce the provisions of sections twenty-two to thirty-one, inclusive.

Section 24. Whoever conducts a lodging house without a license shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three months, or both. Upon the complaint of an aggrieved party, the licensing authority or an officer of a city or town wherein such unlicensed lodging house is conducted, a justice of the housing court division or the superior court division of the trial court, may enjoin the conducting of any unlicensed lodging house and may make such other orders as the court may deem equitable to enforce the provisions of sections twenty-two to thirty-one, inclusive.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 82, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 82 / Section 14
Failure by municipalities to construct highways laid out by commissioners
Status: in_force

Section 14. If, after a highway has been laid out by the commissioners, a city or town whose duty it is to make such highway, or a part thereof, does not make and complete the same within the time and in the manner prescribed and to the acceptance of the commissioners, they may forthwith cause such highway to be completed as aforesaid, and shall direct the expenses and charges of completing the same to be paid by the county and shall order notice thereof to be given to each delinquent city or town, stating the proportion which it is to pay.

Section 14. If, after a highway has been laid out by the commissioners, a city or town whose duty it is to make such highway, or a part thereof, does not make and complete the same within the time and in the manner prescribed and to the acceptance of the commissioners, they may forthwith cause such highway to be completed as aforesaid, and shall direct the expenses and charges of completing the same to be paid by the county and shall order notice thereof to be given to each delinquent city or town, stating the proportion which it is to pay.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 23
Filing and indexing of final judgments and executions in county where land lies
Status: in_force

Section 23. The recorder shall transmit copies of all final judgments and executions in proceedings mentioned in section twenty-two to the register of deeds for the district where the land or any part thereof lies, who shall file and index the same in the manner provided in said section.

Section 23. The recorder shall transmit copies of all final judgments and executions in proceedings mentioned in section twenty-two to the register of deeds for the district where the land or any part thereof lies, who shall file and index the same in the manner provided in said section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 29, sec. 31B — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 29 / Section 31B
Teachers; weekly payments
Status: in_force

Section 31B. Teachers in institutions of the commonwealth having weekly payrolls, at the option of the department within which such institutions are established, may be paid weekly.

Section 31B. Teachers in institutions of the commonwealth having weekly payrolls, at the option of the department within which such institutions are established, may be paid weekly.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 122B — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 122B
Discrimination based on having prescription for or purchase or possession of opioid antagonist prohibited; life insurance policies
Status: in_force

Section 122B. (a) No insurer authorized to issue policies on the lives of persons in the commonwealth shall make a distinction or otherwise discriminate between persons, reject an applicant, cancel a policy or demand or require a higher rate of premium for reasons based solely upon the fact that an applicant or insured has or had a prescription for, purchased or otherwise possessed an opioid antagonist, as defined in section 19B of chapter 94C. (b) A violation of this section shall constitute an unfair method of competition or unfair and deceptive act or practice pursuant to chapters 93A and 176D.

Section 122B. (a) No insurer authorized to issue policies on the lives of persons in the commonwealth shall make a distinction or otherwise discriminate between persons, reject an applicant, cancel a policy or demand or require a higher rate of premium for reasons based solely upon the fact that an applicant or insured has or had a prescription for, purchased or otherwise possessed an opioid antagonist, as defined in section 19B of chapter 94C.

(b) A violation of this section shall constitute an unfair method of competition or unfair and deceptive act or practice pursuant to chapters 93A and 176D.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93H, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93H / Section 5
Applicability of other state and federal laws
Status: in_force

Section 5. This chapter does not relieve a person or agency from the duty to comply with requirements of any applicable general or special law or federal law regarding the protection and privacy of personal information; provided however, a person who maintains procedures for responding to a breach of security pursuant to federal laws, rules, regulations, guidance, or guidelines, is deemed to be in compliance with this chapter if the person notifies affected Massachusetts residents in accordance with the maintained or required procedures when a breach occurs; provided further that the person also notifies the attorney general and the director of the office of consumer affairs and business regulation of the breach as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay following the breach. The notice to be provided to the attorney general and the director of the office of consumer affairs and business regulation shall consist of, but not be limited to, any steps the person or agency has taken or plans to take relating to the breach pursuant to the applicable federal law, rule, regulation, guidance or guidelines; provided further that if said person or agency does not comply with applicable federal laws, rules, regulations, guidance or guidelines, then it shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

Section 5. This chapter does not relieve a person or agency from the duty to comply with requirements of any applicable general or special law or federal law regarding the protection and privacy of personal information; provided however, a person who maintains procedures for responding to a breach of security pursuant to federal laws, rules, regulations, guidance, or guidelines, is deemed to be in compliance with this chapter if the person notifies affected Massachusetts residents in accordance with the maintained or required procedures when a breach occurs; provided further that the person also notifies the attorney general and the director of the office of consumer affairs and business regulation of the breach as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay following the breach. The notice to be provided to the attorney general and the director of the office of consumer affairs and business regulation shall consist of, but not be limited to, any steps the person or agency has taken or plans to take relating to the breach pursuant to the applicable federal law, rule, regulation, guidance or guidelines; provided further that if said person or agency does not comply with applicable federal laws, rules, regulations, guidance or guidelines, then it shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 70B, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 70B / Section 16
Maintenance assessment program for school buildings
Status: in_force

Section 16. The authority shall create a maintenance assessment program for school buildings. Such assessment program shall include a review of all major building components, maintenance records, existing staff and vendor contracts. The authority shall use such assessment program to issue ratings of the building conditions for each school district; survey current conditions, develop a model plan for the proper maintenance of school buildings, and provide technical assistance and information to municipalities and school districts.

Section 16. The authority shall create a maintenance assessment program for school buildings. Such assessment program shall include a review of all major building components, maintenance records, existing staff and vendor contracts. The authority shall use such assessment program to issue ratings of the building conditions for each school district; survey current conditions, develop a model plan for the proper maintenance of school buildings, and provide technical assistance and information to municipalities and school districts.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 75, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 75 / Section 16
Massachusetts agricultural experiment station
Status: in_force

Section 16. The trustees shall maintain at the university an agricultural experiment station, to be known as the Massachusetts agricultural experiment station, and shall use therefor the land, buildings and equipment heretofore acquired therefor and owned by the commonwealth. Such station shall be a part of the university.

Section 16. The trustees shall maintain at the university an agricultural experiment station, to be known as the Massachusetts agricultural experiment station, and shall use therefor the land, buildings and equipment heretofore acquired therefor and owned by the commonwealth. Such station shall be a part of the university.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 253, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 253 / Section 8
Assessment of damages
Status: in_force

Section 8. If the jury finds that the plaintiff has suffered the injury complained of it shall assess the amount of damages sustained within three years last preceding the commencement of the action and to the date of their verdict, taking into consideration any damage caused by the dam to other land of the plaintiff as well as the damage caused thereby to the land overflowed reduced by any benefit caused thereby to the plaintiff's land.

Section 8. If the jury finds that the plaintiff has suffered the injury complained of it shall assess the amount of damages sustained within three years last preceding the commencement of the action and to the date of their verdict, taking into consideration any damage caused by the dam to other land of the plaintiff as well as the damage caused thereby to the land overflowed reduced by any benefit caused thereby to the plaintiff's land.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 245 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 245
Direction that goods be weighed; powers of director of standards, etc., and sealer
Status: in_force

Section 245. The director of standards or any inspector of standards in any town, or a sealer of weights and measures within his town, wherein any quantity of coke, charcoal or coal or material for road construction in the course of delivery is found may direct the person in charge of the goods or material to convey the same without delay or charge to scales designated by such director, inspector or sealer, who shall there determine the quantity of the goods or material, and, except in the case of coke, charcoal or coal in baskets or bags as required by section two hundred and forty-one, shall determine their weight together with the tare weight, and shall direct said person to return to such scales immediately after unloading the goods or material; and upon such return, the director, inspector or sealer shall determine the tare weight. The scales designated by the director, inspector or sealer as aforesaid may be the public scales of the town or any other scales therein which have been duly tested and sealed and shall be such scales as in his judgment are most convenient.

Section 245. The director of standards or any inspector of standards in any town, or a sealer of weights and measures within his town, wherein any quantity of coke, charcoal or coal or material for road construction in the course of delivery is found may direct the person in charge of the goods or material to convey the same without delay or charge to scales designated by such director, inspector or sealer, who shall there determine the quantity of the goods or material, and, except in the case of coke, charcoal or coal in baskets or bags as required by section two hundred and forty-one, shall determine their weight together with the tare weight, and shall direct said person to return to such scales immediately after unloading the goods or material; and upon such return, the director, inspector or sealer shall determine the tare weight. The scales designated by the director, inspector or sealer as aforesaid may be the public scales of the town or any other scales therein which have been duly tested and sealed and shall be such scales as in his judgment are most convenient.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 119 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 119
Meter rentals
Status: in_force

Section 119. No charge for the use of a meter or for other similar purpose covering any portion of twelve consecutive months in connection with the supply of gas or electricity for domestic use only shall be made by a corporation, other than a municipality, furnishing the same, in addition to the charge for the gas or electricity delivered, if the consumer during such time uses electricity to the value of nine dollars or gas to the value of seven dollars; provided that, subject to the approval of the department, rates may be graduated according to the quantities of gas or electricity used, and, subject to like approval, such a charge may be made to customers furnished gas or electricity seasonally or under promotional rates or room or area rates. Whoever makes a charge contrary to this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars. This section shall not apply to charges for sale or rental of appliances.

Section 119. No charge for the use of a meter or for other similar purpose covering any portion of twelve consecutive months in connection with the supply of gas or electricity for domestic use only shall be made by a corporation, other than a municipality, furnishing the same, in addition to the charge for the gas or electricity delivered, if the consumer during such time uses electricity to the value of nine dollars or gas to the value of seven dollars; provided that, subject to the approval of the department, rates may be graduated according to the quantities of gas or electricity used, and, subject to like approval, such a charge may be made to customers furnished gas or electricity seasonally or under promotional rates or room or area rates. Whoever makes a charge contrary to this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars. This section shall not apply to charges for sale or rental of appliances.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 146 / Section 24
Numbering, stamping or tagging boiler; defacement or removal of number
Status: in_force

Section 24. Every boiler which has been inspected by the division shall be numbered either by stamping the number upon the boiler or by attaching a numbered metal tag by a seal or otherwise to the boiler or its fittings. No person except an inspector of the division shall deface or remove any such number or tag.

Section 24. Every boiler which has been inspected by the division shall be numbered either by stamping the number upon the boiler or by attaching a numbered metal tag by a seal or otherwise to the boiler or its fittings. No person except an inspector of the division shall deface or remove any such number or tag.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 262 / Section 9
Process; service; return by mail
Status: in_force

Section 9. If the person who delivers or forwards a process to an officer for service requests him to return it by mail or express, compensation shall not be allowed for more than twenty miles' travel in the service, unless the officer actually and necessarily travels more than that distance in serving the same, exclusive of travel from the place of service to the place of return, and an officer in such case, who properly directs such process to the place of return and sends it by mail, postage prepaid, or delivers it to an express company, shall not be liable for damages if it fails to reach its destination.

Section 9. If the person who delivers or forwards a process to an officer for service requests him to return it by mail or express, compensation shall not be allowed for more than twenty miles' travel in the service, unless the officer actually and necessarily travels more than that distance in serving the same, exclusive of travel from the place of service to the place of return, and an officer in such case, who properly directs such process to the place of return and sends it by mail, postage prepaid, or delivers it to an express company, shall not be liable for damages if it fails to reach its destination.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 169, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 169 / Section 15
Commissioner; civil actions
Status: repealed

[Text of section effective until January 1, 2026. Repealed by 2024, 312, Sec. 2. See 2024, 312, Sec. 5.]

[Text of section effective until January 1, 2026. Repealed by 2024, 312, Sec. 2. See 2024, 312, Sec. 5.]

Section 15. The commissioner may enforce the provisions of this chapter or restrain violations thereof by filing a civil action in the superior court department of the trial court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 87, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 87 / Section 1
Public shade trees; definition
Status: in_force

Section 1. All trees within a public way or on the boundaries thereof including trees planted in accordance with the provisions of section 7 shall be public shade trees; and when it appears in any proceeding in which the ownership of or rights in a tree are material to the issue, that, from length of time or otherwise, the boundaries of the highway cannot be made certain by records or monuments, and that for that reason it is doubtful whether the tree is within the highway, it shall be taken to be within the highway and to be public property until the contrary is shown.

Section 1. All trees within a public way or on the boundaries thereof including trees planted in accordance with the provisions of section 7 shall be public shade trees; and when it appears in any proceeding in which the ownership of or rights in a tree are material to the issue, that, from length of time or otherwise, the boundaries of the highway cannot be made certain by records or monuments, and that for that reason it is doubtful whether the tree is within the highway, it shall be taken to be within the highway and to be public property until the contrary is shown.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 215, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 215 / Section 25
Removal of fiduciary; effect of appeal
Status: in_force

Section 25. A decree of a probate court removing an executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, trustee or receiver shall have effect, notwithstanding an appeal therefrom, until otherwise ordered by a justice of the supreme judicial court. The probate court may in such case appoint a successor to the person removed, and the latter shall forthwith deliver all the property of the estate held by him to his successor, who shall proceed in the performance of his duties in like manner as if no appeal had been taken; but if the decree of removal is reversed by a final decree of the supreme judicial court, the powers of such successor shall thereupon cease and he shall forthwith deliver to his predecessor in the trust, or to such person as the court may order, all property of the estate in his hands.

Section 25. A decree of a probate court removing an executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, trustee or receiver shall have effect, notwithstanding an appeal therefrom, until otherwise ordered by a justice of the supreme judicial court. The probate court may in such case appoint a successor to the person removed, and the latter shall forthwith deliver all the property of the estate held by him to his successor, who shall proceed in the performance of his duties in like manner as if no appeal had been taken; but if the decree of removal is reversed by a final decree of the supreme judicial court, the powers of such successor shall thereupon cease and he shall forthwith deliver to his predecessor in the trust, or to such person as the court may order, all property of the estate in his hands.