FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 21 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 21
False notices or advertisement for help or employment
Status: in_force

Section 21. Whoever knowingly causes to be printed or published a false or fraudulent notice or advertisement for help or for obtaining work or employment, or whoever, in an advertisement for help, if the person to be employed is required to purchase a particular article of value as a condition of his employment, fails to state that the offer of employment is contingent upon the purchase of such article and the purchase price of such article, shall be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three months, or both.

Section 21. Whoever knowingly causes to be printed or published a false or fraudulent notice or advertisement for help or for obtaining work or employment, or whoever, in an advertisement for help, if the person to be employed is required to purchase a particular article of value as a condition of his employment, fails to state that the offer of employment is contingent upon the purchase of such article and the purchase price of such article, shall be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three months, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 109, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 109 / Section 22
Additional general partners
Status: in_force

Section 22. After the filing of a limited partnership's original certificate of limited partnership, additional general partners may be admitted as provided in the partnership agreement or, if the partnership agreement does not provide for the admission of additional general partners, with the written consent of all partners.

Section 22. After the filing of a limited partnership's original certificate of limited partnership, additional general partners may be admitted as provided in the partnership agreement or, if the partnership agreement does not provide for the admission of additional general partners, with the written consent of all partners.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 40
Collection of assessment
Status: in_force

Section 40. If a subscriber neglects to pay his assessment for thirty days as provided in the preceding section, the directors may elect to proceed at law against said delinquent subscriber to recover all amounts due and payable by him with interest. If a judgment rendered in an action against a subscriber remains unsatisfied for thirty days, all amounts previously paid by him shall be forfeited to the company and the directors may offer such shares for sale as provided in said section.

Section 40. If a subscriber neglects to pay his assessment for thirty days as provided in the preceding section, the directors may elect to proceed at law against said delinquent subscriber to recover all amounts due and payable by him with interest. If a judgment rendered in an action against a subscriber remains unsatisfied for thirty days, all amounts previously paid by him shall be forfeited to the company and the directors may offer such shares for sale as provided in said section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 16A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176G / Section 16A
Disapproval of certain health maintenance contracts based on high deductibles
Status: in_force

Section 16A. The commissioner shall not disapprove a health maintenance contract: (i) if it complies with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 18022(e); or (ii) on the basis that it includes a deductible that is consistent with the requirements for a high deductible plan as defined in section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code and implementing regulations or guidelines; provided, however, that the maximum deductible shall not be greater than the maximum annual contribution to a health savings account permitted under said section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code; and, provided further, that a deductible equal to the maximum annual contribution to a health savings account shall only be approved for products which include a health savings account permitted under said section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 16A. The commissioner shall not disapprove a health maintenance contract: (i) if it complies with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 18022(e); or (ii) on the basis that it includes a deductible that is consistent with the requirements for a high deductible plan as defined in section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code and implementing regulations or guidelines; provided, however, that the maximum deductible shall not be greater than the maximum annual contribution to a health savings account permitted under said section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code; and, provided further, that a deductible equal to the maximum annual contribution to a health savings account shall only be approved for products which include a health savings account permitted under said section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221C, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221C / Section 3
Waiver of right to interpreter
Status: in_force

Section 3. (a) A waiver of the right to an interpreter by a non–English speaker shall be effective only when approved by a judge after said non–English speaker has consulted with counsel and had explained to him, through an interpreter, in open court by the judge the nature and effect of such waiver. The judge may approve a waiver only upon finding that it is knowingly and voluntarily made. If such waiver is approved, the judge shall ensure that a recitation of the procedure followed pursuant to this subsection is made part of the record. (b) The failure of a non–English speaker to request an interpreter shall not be deemed a waiver of such right, and a non–English speaker may retract any waiver of his right to an interpreter at any stage of the proceeding and indicate his desire to be assisted by an interpreter.

Section 3. (a) A waiver of the right to an interpreter by a non–English speaker shall be effective only when approved by a judge after said non–English speaker has consulted with counsel and had explained to him, through an interpreter, in open court by the judge the nature and effect of such waiver. The judge may approve a waiver only upon finding that it is knowingly and voluntarily made. If such waiver is approved, the judge shall ensure that a recitation of the procedure followed pursuant to this subsection is made part of the record.

(b) The failure of a non–English speaker to request an interpreter shall not be deemed a waiver of such right, and a non–English speaker may retract any waiver of his right to an interpreter at any stage of the proceeding and indicate his desire to be assisted by an interpreter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 55, sec. 5C — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 55 / Section 5C
Online training program for treasurers of political committees
Status: in_force

Section 5C. The office of campaign and political finance shall prepare and update from time to time an online training program to provide information on the requirements of this chapter applicable to treasurers of political committees that file reports with the office. A treasurer of a political committee that files reports with the office shall, within 30 days after filing an acceptance of the position with the office in accordance with section 5 and every 2 years after filing the acceptance, complete the online training program. The office shall establish procedures for implementing and ensuring compliance with this section.

Section 5C. The office of campaign and political finance shall prepare and update from time to time an online training program to provide information on the requirements of this chapter applicable to treasurers of political committees that file reports with the office. A treasurer of a political committee that files reports with the office shall, within 30 days after filing an acceptance of the position with the office in accordance with section 5 and every 2 years after filing the acceptance, complete the online training program.

The office shall establish procedures for implementing and ensuring compliance with this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 64 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 64
Automatic firearms, machine guns or bows; use of tracer ammunition
Status: in_force

Section 64. A person shall not use for hunting purposes any type of full automatic firearm, machine gun or submachine gun, or any crossbow, except as provided in section 69, nor use any tracer or incendiary ammunition for hunting or outdoor target shooting purposes except on a skeet, trap, or target range.

Section 64. A person shall not use for hunting purposes any type of full automatic firearm, machine gun or submachine gun, or any crossbow, except as provided in section 69, nor use any tracer or incendiary ammunition for hunting or outdoor target shooting purposes except on a skeet, trap, or target range.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93 / Section 18
False statements to stock exchanges; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 18. An officer of a mining corporation who makes a false statement, knowing the same to be false, in an application to any stock exchange to list the shares of such corporation shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two years.

Section 18. An officer of a mining corporation who makes a false statement, knowing the same to be false, in an application to any stock exchange to list the shares of such corporation shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 138A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 138A
Irrigation equipment; malicious injury
Status: in_force

Section 138A. Whoever wilfully, intentionally and without right damages or renders unusable machinery or equipment used in the transmission of water for agricultural purposes shall be punished by imprisonment in state prison for not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars and imprisonment in jail for not more than two years.

Section 138A. Whoever wilfully, intentionally and without right damages or renders unusable machinery or equipment used in the transmission of water for agricultural purposes shall be punished by imprisonment in state prison for not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars and imprisonment in jail for not more than two years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 2
Duties; badge of office
Status: in_force

Section 2. If a fire breaks out, the firewards shall immediately repair thereto, and shall wear a suitable badge of office.

Section 2. If a fire breaks out, the firewards shall immediately repair thereto, and shall wear a suitable badge of office.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 30 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 30
Permits for netting of carp and suckers
Status: in_force

Section 30. Notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty or of any other provision of this chapter, the director may issue permits upon the receipt of a fee, the amount of which shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven for the filing thereof, for the netting of carp and the species of fish commonly known as suckers for the purpose of sale, and shall, subject to the approval of the fisheries and wildlife board, make such rules and regulations governing the size and type of nets, method and place of taking, as he may deem necessary or expedient.

Section 30. Notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty or of any other provision of this chapter, the director may issue permits upon the receipt of a fee, the amount of which shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven for the filing thereof, for the netting of carp and the species of fish commonly known as suckers for the purpose of sale, and shall, subject to the approval of the fisheries and wildlife board, make such rules and regulations governing the size and type of nets, method and place of taking, as he may deem necessary or expedient.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23A, sec. 13M — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23A / Section 13M
Foreign offices for international trade; directors; appointment; qualifications
Status: in_force

Section 13M. There shall be a director of each foreign office appointed by the executive director of the international trade office, who shall be a person with at least 2 years of experience in international trade, having had administrative or business experience in the country where the office is located, who shall be fluent in at least 2 languages and who may be a foreign national. The director shall not be subject to chapter 31 or section 9A of chapter 30.

Section 13M. There shall be a director of each foreign office appointed by the executive director of the international trade office, who shall be a person with at least 2 years of experience in international trade, having had administrative or business experience in the country where the office is located, who shall be fluent in at least 2 languages and who may be a foreign national. The director shall not be subject to chapter 31 or section 9A of chapter 30.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32A, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32A / Section 17
Dental and vision expenses; reimbursement of employees
Status: in_force

Section 17. The commission shall, subject to appropriation, establish a plan of benefits for certain employees which shall, subject to the procedures and conditions established by the commission, reimburse these employees for eligible dental and vision expenses up to but not exceeding two hundred dollars per year. The commission shall collect and manage the moneys transferred to it for the funding of this plan of benefits and may make any legal deposit, investment or reinvestment of these moneys and any income derived therefrom. As used in this section, ''employees'' shall mean employees who are classified as managers in the management classification and pay plans in accordance with chapter thirty, sections forty-five and forty-six, unclassified managers who have classified positions reporting to them directly or through intermediate managers or supervisors, incumbents of positions in the executive branch assigned to collective bargaining units but designated as confidential, employees and members of the general court, and retirees who had been in the service of the commonwealth. If an employee is not described in the preceding sentence, but the employee's position is subsequently changed, reorganized or reclassified so as to be covered by the previous sentence, the employee holding such position will be considered an ''employee'' for the purposes of this section as of the date of such change.

Section 17. The commission shall, subject to appropriation, establish a plan of benefits for certain employees which shall, subject to the procedures and conditions established by the commission, reimburse these employees for eligible dental and vision expenses up to but not exceeding two hundred dollars per year. The commission shall collect and manage the moneys transferred to it for the funding of this plan of benefits and may make any legal deposit, investment or reinvestment of these moneys and any income derived therefrom. As used in this section, ''employees'' shall mean employees who are classified as managers in the management classification and pay plans in accordance with chapter thirty, sections forty-five and forty-six, unclassified managers who have classified positions reporting to them directly or through intermediate managers or supervisors, incumbents of positions in the executive branch assigned to collective bargaining units but designated as confidential, employees and members of the general court, and retirees who had been in the service of the commonwealth. If an employee is not described in the preceding sentence, but the employee's position is subsequently changed, reorganized or reclassified so as to be covered by the previous sentence, the employee holding such position will be considered an ''employee'' for the purposes of this section as of the date of such change.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 217, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 217 / Section 4
Registers of probate and insolvency
Status: in_force

Section 4. There shall be in each county a register of probate and insolvency, who shall hold office for six years beginning with the first Wednesday in January in the year succeeding his election, and until his successor is qualified.

Section 4. There shall be in each county a register of probate and insolvency, who shall hold office for six years beginning with the first Wednesday in January in the year succeeding his election, and until his successor is qualified.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 81, sec. 8C — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 81 / Section 8C
Restriction upon hours during which nonemergency work may be performed on certain highways
Status: in_force

Section 8C. Any contract for the resurfacing, maintenance, minor reconstruction or minor repair of any major state highway or numbered route within the city of Boston, between said city and state highway route 128, of state highway route 3 as far south as the junction of state highway route 139, on which the average daily traffic exceeds 70,000 vehicles per day, and any contract for the maintenance, minor reconstruction or minor repair of state highway route 128 between its junction with state highway route 3 in the town of Braintree and its junction with United States route 1 in the town of Lynnfield, to be awarded by the division of highways, the department of conservation and recreation or by a municipality under section 34 of chapter 90 shall, unless such contract involves the performance of emergency work as described in this section, provide that no work shall be performed between the hours of 6:30 and 9:00 a.m. on lanes inbound to the city of Boston or between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. on lanes outbound from the city of Boston, Monday through Friday, except holidays. No such work, except emergency work, shall be performed on such a highway or route by a public employee during such hours. As used in this section emergency work shall include only those projects immediately necessary to ensure the safety of persons using such highways or routes.

Section 8C. Any contract for the resurfacing, maintenance, minor reconstruction or minor repair of any major state highway or numbered route within the city of Boston, between said city and state highway route 128, of state highway route 3 as far south as the junction of state highway route 139, on which the average daily traffic exceeds 70,000 vehicles per day, and any contract for the maintenance, minor reconstruction or minor repair of state highway route 128 between its junction with state highway route 3 in the town of Braintree and its junction with United States route 1 in the town of Lynnfield, to be awarded by the division of highways, the department of conservation and recreation or by a municipality under section 34 of chapter 90 shall, unless such contract involves the performance of emergency work as described in this section, provide that no work shall be performed between the hours of 6:30 and 9:00 a.m. on lanes inbound to the city of Boston or between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. on lanes outbound from the city of Boston, Monday through Friday, except holidays. No such work, except emergency work, shall be performed on such a highway or route by a public employee during such hours. As used in this section emergency work shall include only those projects immediately necessary to ensure the safety of persons using such highways or routes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62C, sec. 67C — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62C / Section 67C
Revision of procedures for issuance, acceptance and recognition of sales and use tax certificates
Status: in_force

Section 67C. If the commissioner determines that significant tax evasion is attributable to the improper use of sales or use tax resale, exemption, exempt use and other types of certificates issued under chapters sixty-four H and sixty-four I, he is authorized to revise the procedures for the issuance, acceptance and recognition of such certificates. He may, in his discretion, prohibit the use of blanket certificates, require such certificates to contain additional or more specific information relating to the sale or use, or require the periodic transmittal of copies of such certificates, or a summary thereof, to him as part of the return otherwise due from the vendor.

Section 67C. If the commissioner determines that significant tax evasion is attributable to the improper use of sales or use tax resale, exemption, exempt use and other types of certificates issued under chapters sixty-four H and sixty-four I, he is authorized to revise the procedures for the issuance, acceptance and recognition of such certificates. He may, in his discretion, prohibit the use of blanket certificates, require such certificates to contain additional or more specific information relating to the sale or use, or require the periodic transmittal of copies of such certificates, or a summary thereof, to him as part of the return otherwise due from the vendor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22C, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22C / Section 24
Separation from employment due to lack of work or money or abolition of positions; reinstatement
Status: in_force

Section 24. If uniformed members of the state police in positions in the same rank are to be separated from such positions because of lack of work, lack of money or abolition of positions, said uniformed members shall be separated from such employment according to their seniority in such rank and shall be reinstated to such position in such rank according to such seniority, so that members senior in length of service in such rank shall be retained the longest and reinstated first. Uniformed members separated from positions pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be reinstated prior to the appointment of any other person under section ten, provided that the right to such reinstatement shall continue for no fewer than two years from the date of such separation and shall be subject to such rules and regulations as prescribed by the colonel.

Section 24. If uniformed members of the state police in positions in the same rank are to be separated from such positions because of lack of work, lack of money or abolition of positions, said uniformed members shall be separated from such employment according to their seniority in such rank and shall be reinstated to such position in such rank according to such seniority, so that members senior in length of service in such rank shall be retained the longest and reinstated first. Uniformed members separated from positions pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be reinstated prior to the appointment of any other person under section ten, provided that the right to such reinstatement shall continue for no fewer than two years from the date of such separation and shall be subject to such rules and regulations as prescribed by the colonel.