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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22C, sec. 51 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22C / Section 51
Special state police officer appointments upon petition by railroad corporation
Status: in_force

Section 51. The colonel, upon the petition of a railroad corporation, or of a railway company, or of The Boston Terminal Corporation, or of Railway Express Agency, Inc., or of a common carrier of passengers by water for hire having a usual place of receiving or discharging passengers within the commonwealth, may from time to time appoint as special state police officers as many of the persons designated in said petition and being citizens of the United States as it may deem proper, for the purposes and with the powers hereinafter set forth. Any person, appointed as a special state police officer upon the petition of a railroad corporation, may act as a police officer upon the premises and vehicles of any corporation transporting passengers or property by motor vehicle under the joint control and management of said corporation and said railroad corporation, which, for the purposes of this and sections fifty-two and fifty-three, shall be considered as being the premises, cars and vehicles of said railroad corporation.

Section 51. The colonel, upon the petition of a railroad corporation, or of a railway company, or of The Boston Terminal Corporation, or of Railway Express Agency, Inc., or of a common carrier of passengers by water for hire having a usual place of receiving or discharging passengers within the commonwealth, may from time to time appoint as special state police officers as many of the persons designated in said petition and being citizens of the United States as it may deem proper, for the purposes and with the powers hereinafter set forth. Any person, appointed as a special state police officer upon the petition of a railroad corporation, may act as a police officer upon the premises and vehicles of any corporation transporting passengers or property by motor vehicle under the joint control and management of said corporation and said railroad corporation, which, for the purposes of this and sections fifty-two and fifty-three, shall be considered as being the premises, cars and vehicles of said railroad corporation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 48 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161A / Section 48
Regional transit authority; control of services, operations, finances, facilities or related appurtenances
Status: in_force

Section 48. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to transfer or grant control of transportation services, operations, finances, facilities or related appurtenances of any regional transit authority established pursuant to chapter 161B to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or otherwise limit the authority granted to such regional transit authority pursuant to said chapter 161B.

Section 48. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to transfer or grant control of transportation services, operations, finances, facilities or related appurtenances of any regional transit authority established pursuant to chapter 161B to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or otherwise limit the authority granted to such regional transit authority pursuant to said chapter 161B.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 117B — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 117B
Establishment of grades or standards for farm products and determination of brands or labels; notice; publication
Status: in_force

Section 117B. Upon the establishment of such grades or standards and upon the proper determination of brands or labels, all in accordance with the provisions of section one hundred and seventeen A, notice thereof shall be published for three successive weeks in three newspapers stating the grades and standards so established and the brands or labels so determined, and the date on which such establishment or determination is to take effect. The commissioner shall distribute information relative to the grades and standards so established and the brands or labels so determined.

Section 117B. Upon the establishment of such grades or standards and upon the proper determination of brands or labels, all in accordance with the provisions of section one hundred and seventeen A, notice thereof shall be published for three successive weeks in three newspapers stating the grades and standards so established and the brands or labels so determined, and the date on which such establishment or determination is to take effect. The commissioner shall distribute information relative to the grades and standards so established and the brands or labels so determined.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 33 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 33
Right of husband to interment
Status: in_force

Section 33. A husband shall have the same rights in the tomb or burial lot of his wife as a wife has in that of her husband.

Section 33. A husband shall have the same rights in the tomb or burial lot of his wife as a wife has in that of her husband.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, sec. 64 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 262 / Section 64
Complainant; refusal of fees
Status: in_force

Section 64. If the court finds that a complaint in a criminal case is unfounded, frivolous or malicious, it may refuse to allow any fees to the complainant.

Section 64. If the court finds that a complaint in a criminal case is unfounded, frivolous or malicious, it may refuse to allow any fees to the complainant.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 229, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 229 / Section 6A
Insufficiency of estate to pay certain expenses, etc.; preferences
Status: in_force

Section 6A. All sums recovered under section one, two, two B or five A shall, if and to the extent that the assets of the estate of the deceased shall be insufficient to satisfy the same, be subject to the charges of administration and funeral expenses of said estate, to all medical and hospital expenses necessitated by the injury which caused the death, to reasonable attorneys' fees and reasonable costs and expenses of suit incurred in such recovery.

Section 6A. All sums recovered under section one, two, two B or five A shall, if and to the extent that the assets of the estate of the deceased shall be insufficient to satisfy the same, be subject to the charges of administration and funeral expenses of said estate, to all medical and hospital expenses necessitated by the injury which caused the death, to reasonable attorneys' fees and reasonable costs and expenses of suit incurred in such recovery.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 174B, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 174B / Section 5
Service of process; appointment of commissioner as attorney
Status: in_force

Section 5. An automobile club licensed by the commissioner shall file a statement appointing the commissioner its attorney for the service of process.

Section 5. An automobile club licensed by the commissioner shall file a statement appointing the commissioner its attorney for the service of process.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167D / Section 15
Designation of beneficiary for pension, profit-sharing, etc. plans
Status: in_force

Section 15. For the purposes of this section, the term ''Internal Revenue Code'' shall mean section 401(a), section 401(f), section 403(b)(7), section 408(a) or section 408(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. Any designation of a beneficiary in connection with and as provided by an instrument intended to establish a pension, profit-sharing or other deferred compensation or retirement plan, trust or custodial account described in the Internal Revenue Code, and in effect from time to time, shall be effective according to its terms, notwithstanding any purported testamentary disposition allowed by statute, by operation of law or otherwise to the contrary. Nothing in this section shall limit, by implication or otherwise, any nonstatutory right of an employee to designate 1 or more beneficiaries of the employee's interest under any retirement plan not described in this section or under any other employee benefit plan.

Section 15. For the purposes of this section, the term ''Internal Revenue Code'' shall mean section 401(a), section 401(f), section 403(b)(7), section 408(a) or section 408(h) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Any designation of a beneficiary in connection with and as provided by an instrument intended to establish a pension, profit-sharing or other deferred compensation or retirement plan, trust or custodial account described in the Internal Revenue Code, and in effect from time to time, shall be effective according to its terms, notwithstanding any purported testamentary disposition allowed by statute, by operation of law or otherwise to the contrary. Nothing in this section shall limit, by implication or otherwise, any nonstatutory right of an employee to designate 1 or more beneficiaries of the employee's interest under any retirement plan not described in this section or under any other employee benefit plan.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 161A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 161A
Definitions applicable to Secs. 161A to 161E
Status: in_force

Section 161A. In this section and in sections one hundred and sixty-one B to one hundred and sixty-one E, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:— ''Alien insurer'', any insurer incorporated or organized under the laws of any country or state other than the United States or one of the United States. ''Domestication'', the reorganization of the United States branch of an alien insurer as the result of which a domestic insurer shall succeed to all the business and assets and assume all the liabilities of the United States branch of the alien insurer. ''United States branch'', the business unit through which business is transacted within the United States by an alien insurer, and the assets and liabilities of such insurer within the United States pertaining to such business. ''Domestic insurer'', a stock insurance company incorporated under the laws of the commonwealth.

Section 161A. In this section and in sections one hundred and sixty-one B to one hundred and sixty-one E, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—

''Alien insurer'', any insurer incorporated or organized under the laws of any country or state other than the United States or one of the United States.

''Domestication'', the reorganization of the United States branch of an alien insurer as the result of which a domestic insurer shall succeed to all the business and assets and assume all the liabilities of the United States branch of the alien insurer.

''United States branch'', the business unit through which business is transacted within the United States by an alien insurer, and the assets and liabilities of such insurer within the United States pertaining to such business.

''Domestic insurer'', a stock insurance company incorporated under the laws of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 88, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 88 / Section 8
Negligence in maintaining ferry
Status: in_force

Section 8. A town which neglects to maintain a ferry as provided in the two preceding sections shall forfeit not more than one hundred dollars for each month such neglect continues.

Section 8. A town which neglects to maintain a ferry as provided in the two preceding sections shall forfeit not more than one hundred dollars for each month such neglect continues.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 7C — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 132A / Section 7C
Sale by public auction
Status: in_force

Section 7C. If no person proves ownership of such money, goods or other property within 6 months, the division may cause the goods or other property excepting money unclaimed, to be sold at public auction at a place and time and by a person as the division may designate.

Section 7C. If no person proves ownership of such money, goods or other property within 6 months, the division may cause the goods or other property excepting money unclaimed, to be sold at public auction at a place and time and by a person as the division may designate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 235 / Section 18
Executions of district court; where enforceable
Status: in_force

Section 18. Executions issued by a district court may be served and shall be obeyed in every county to which they are directed.

Section 18. Executions issued by a district court may be served and shall be obeyed in every county to which they are directed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 13, sec. 48 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 13 / Section 48
Board of registration of dispensing opticians; membership; appointment; term
Status: in_force

Section 48. There shall be a board of registration of dispensing opticians to be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council. The board shall consist of five members, citizens of the commonwealth, four of whom shall have been principally engaged as dispensing opticians, as defined in section seventy-three C of chapter one hundred and twelve, for a period of not less than ten years and none of whom shall be in any way connected with any ophthalmic school or college. The fifth member shall be a representative of the public, subject to the provisions of section nine B. One member shall annually in January be appointed by the governor, for a term of five years.

Section 48. There shall be a board of registration of dispensing opticians to be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council. The board shall consist of five members, citizens of the commonwealth, four of whom shall have been principally engaged as dispensing opticians, as defined in section seventy-three C of chapter one hundred and twelve, for a period of not less than ten years and none of whom shall be in any way connected with any ophthalmic school or college. The fifth member shall be a representative of the public, subject to the provisions of section nine B. One member shall annually in January be appointed by the governor, for a term of five years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110, sec. 4A — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110 / Section 4A
Use of word ''corporation'' or ''incorporated'' by individual or partnership
Status: in_force

Section 4A. No individual, unincorporated association or partnership shall assume or use in the name or title under which his or its business is transacted the word ''corporation'' or ''incorporated'' or any abbreviated form thereof or any word or phrase which may lead the public to believe that such individual, unincorporated association or partnership is a corporation.

Section 4A. No individual, unincorporated association or partnership shall assume or use in the name or title under which his or its business is transacted the word ''corporation'' or ''incorporated'' or any abbreviated form thereof or any word or phrase which may lead the public to believe that such individual, unincorporated association or partnership is a corporation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161A / Section 40
Electric utility services; procurement
Status: in_force

Section 40. The authority shall have the power to procure electric utility services, including the purchase, generation, transmission, transformation and distribution of the supplies of electricity necessary to operate its mass transportation facilities and equipment, at the lowest reasonable cost consistent with the provision of public transportation services in an efficient, reliable and economic manner. In procuring such electric utility services, the authority may solicit offers and proposals to provide such electric utility services from owners or operators, including the New England power pool, of facilities that generate, transmit, transform, or distribute electric power and energy, and shall take into consideration factors relating to the public interest, including but not limited to the following: (a) the lowest prices that may be offered by responsible bidders, including electric companies, municipal lighting plants, political subdivisions, and alternate energy producers as defined in chapter 164; (b) the demonstrated ability of any prospective supplier of electric utility services to provide reliable and continuous service and stability of price; and (c) consistency with the environmental and conservation goals of the commonwealth; provided, however, the authority must fulfill all obligations of contracts and agreements lawfully entered into and now in force.

Section 40. The authority shall have the power to procure electric utility services, including the purchase, generation, transmission, transformation and distribution of the supplies of electricity necessary to operate its mass transportation facilities and equipment, at the lowest reasonable cost consistent with the provision of public transportation services in an efficient, reliable and economic manner. In procuring such electric utility services, the authority may solicit offers and proposals to provide such electric utility services from owners or operators, including the New England power pool, of facilities that generate, transmit, transform, or distribute electric power and energy, and shall take into consideration factors relating to the public interest, including but not limited to the following:

(a) the lowest prices that may be offered by responsible bidders, including electric companies, municipal lighting plants, political subdivisions, and alternate energy producers as defined in chapter 164;

(b) the demonstrated ability of any prospective supplier of electric utility services to provide reliable and continuous service and stability of price; and

(c) consistency with the environmental and conservation goals of the commonwealth; provided, however, the authority must fulfill all obligations of contracts and agreements lawfully entered into and now in force.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 8
Use of wildlife sanctuaries and preserves; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 8. In respect to any territory mentioned in section seven or fifty-nine, the director, with the consent of the appropriate authorities may make use of the land, water or shore within the territory as he deems best for the purpose of improving the feeding and nesting environment of birds or mammals, and may from time to time make such rules and regulations relating to such use as he deems proper, and such rules and regulations, when approved by the governor, shall have the force of law. The director with like consent may liberate birds within the limits of said territories, and, when in his opinion such action is advisable, cooperate with land owners within such territory in experiments in the propagation of birds and mammals.

Section 8. In respect to any territory mentioned in section seven or fifty-nine, the director, with the consent of the appropriate authorities may make use of the land, water or shore within the territory as he deems best for the purpose of improving the feeding and nesting environment of birds or mammals, and may from time to time make such rules and regulations relating to such use as he deems proper, and such rules and regulations, when approved by the governor, shall have the force of law. The director with like consent may liberate birds within the limits of said territories, and, when in his opinion such action is advisable, cooperate with land owners within such territory in experiments in the propagation of birds and mammals.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 208 / Section 3
Causes for divorce; absence; presumption of death
Status: in_force

Section 3. A divorce may be adjudged for any of the causes allowed by sections one, one B, or two although the defendant has been continuously absent for such time and under such circumstances as would raise a presumption of death.

Section 3. A divorce may be adjudged for any of the causes allowed by sections one, one B, or two although the defendant has been continuously absent for such time and under such circumstances as would raise a presumption of death.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, sec. 3E — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12 / Section 3E
Defense of actions against officers or employees
Status: in_force

Section 3E. Upon the filing with the attorney general of a written request by an officer or employee of any agency within the executive office of health and human services or the department of education, that the attorney general defend him in any action alleging an intentional or unintentional tort or other wrongful act or omission, or violation of the civil rights of any person under any federal or state law, arising out of the operation of said agencies within the executive office of health and human services or of the department of education, the attorney general shall, if after investigation it appears to him that such officer or employee was at the time the cause of action arose acting within the scope of his official duties of employment, take over the management and defense of such action. The attorney general may adjust or settle any such action at any time before, during or after trial, if he finds after investigation that the plaintiff is entitled to damages from such officer or employee.

Section 3E. Upon the filing with the attorney general of a written request by an officer or employee of any agency within the executive office of health and human services or the department of education, that the attorney general defend him in any action alleging an intentional or unintentional tort or other wrongful act or omission, or violation of the civil rights of any person under any federal or state law, arising out of the operation of said agencies within the executive office of health and human services or of the department of education, the attorney general shall, if after investigation it appears to him that such officer or employee was at the time the cause of action arose acting within the scope of his official duties of employment, take over the management and defense of such action. The attorney general may adjust or settle any such action at any time before, during or after trial, if he finds after investigation that the plaintiff is entitled to damages from such officer or employee.