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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64C, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64C / Section 16
Fair competition; prices
Status: in_force

Section 16. Any retailer or wholesaler may advertise, offer to sell or sell cigarettes at a price made in good faith to meet the prices of a competitor who is selling the same article at cost to him as a wholesaler or retailer. The prices of cigarettes advertised, offered for sale or sold under the exemptions specified in section fifteen shall not be considered the price of a competitor and used as a basis for establishing prices below cost, nor shall prices established at bankrupt sales be considered as prices of a competitor within the purview of the first sentence of this section.

Section 16. Any retailer or wholesaler may advertise, offer to sell or sell cigarettes at a price made in good faith to meet the prices of a competitor who is selling the same article at cost to him as a wholesaler or retailer. The prices of cigarettes advertised, offered for sale or sold under the exemptions specified in section fifteen shall not be considered the price of a competitor and used as a basis for establishing prices below cost, nor shall prices established at bankrupt sales be considered as prices of a competitor within the purview of the first sentence of this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 105 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 105
City officers and employees; appointments and removals
Status: in_force

Section 105. Such officers and employees as the city council, with the advice of the city manager, shall determine are necessary for the proper administration of the departments, commissions, boards and offices of the city for whose administration the city manager is responsible shall be appointed, and may be removed, by the city manager. The city manager shall report every appointment and removal made by him to the city council at the next meeting thereof following such appointment or removal. The city manager may authorize the head of a department, commission or board, or the holder of an office, for whose administration he is responsible, to appoint and remove subordinates in such department, commission, board or office. All appointments by, or under the authority of, the city manager, if subject to chapter thirty-one and the rules and regulations made under authority thereof, shall be made in accordance therewith, and all other appointments as aforesaid shall be on the basis of executive and administrative ability and training and experience in the work to be performed.

Section 105. Such officers and employees as the city council, with the advice of the city manager, shall determine are necessary for the proper administration of the departments, commissions, boards and offices of the city for whose administration the city manager is responsible shall be appointed, and may be removed, by the city manager. The city manager shall report every appointment and removal made by him to the city council at the next meeting thereof following such appointment or removal. The city manager may authorize the head of a department, commission or board, or the holder of an office, for whose administration he is responsible, to appoint and remove subordinates in such department, commission, board or office. All appointments by, or under the authority of, the city manager, if subject to chapter thirty-one and the rules and regulations made under authority thereof, shall be made in accordance therewith, and all other appointments as aforesaid shall be on the basis of executive and administrative ability and training and experience in the work to be performed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 10
Issuance of capital stock; notification of department
Status: in_force

Section 10. A corporation subject to this chapter shall, upon an issue of its capital stock, other than stock issued upon conversion of convertible debentures authorized pursuant to section twelve A, within thirty days after the payment or collection of the last installment thereon, notify the department of such issue by filing in the office of the department a certificate of the amount of such issue and the fact of such payment, signed under the penalties of perjury by its president or vice president, and treasurer or assistant treasurer.

Section 10. A corporation subject to this chapter shall, upon an issue of its capital stock, other than stock issued upon conversion of convertible debentures authorized pursuant to section twelve A, within thirty days after the payment or collection of the last installment thereon, notify the department of such issue by filing in the office of the department a certificate of the amount of such issue and the fact of such payment, signed under the penalties of perjury by its president or vice president, and treasurer or assistant treasurer.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 179, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 179 / Section 9
Powers of proprietors at legal meeting
Status: in_force

Section 9. The proprietors may, at a legal meeting, exercise any of the powers granted to them in this chapter; but no business shall be acted on unless set forth in the notice for the meeting.

Section 9. The proprietors may, at a legal meeting, exercise any of the powers granted to them in this chapter; but no business shall be acted on unless set forth in the notice for the meeting.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 135, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 135 / Section 7
Property taken by police officers from persons under arrest; disposition
Status: in_force

Section 7. If property which has been stolen, lost, abandoned or taken from a person under arrest comes into the possession of a member of the police department of a city by virtue of his office, he shall deliver the same to the officer or member of the department designated by the rules thereof, and shall thereupon be relieved from further responsibility therefor. The officer or member to whom such property is so delivered shall give notice as provided in section one of chapter one hundred and thirty-four. The word ''city'' as used in this and the four following sections shall include town.

Section 7. If property which has been stolen, lost, abandoned or taken from a person under arrest comes into the possession of a member of the police department of a city by virtue of his office, he shall deliver the same to the officer or member of the department designated by the rules thereof, and shall thereupon be relieved from further responsibility therefor. The officer or member to whom such property is so delivered shall give notice as provided in section one of chapter one hundred and thirty-four. The word ''city'' as used in this and the four following sections shall include town.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149A, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149A / Section 11
Definition of terms from other laws
Status: in_force

Section 11. For purposes of sections 1 to 10, inclusive of this chapter, the following terms as they may appear in other statutory provisions referred to in this chapter shall have the following meanings: ''Awarding authority'', ''contracting authority'', ''contracting body'', or ''public body'', a public agency. ''General contractor'', ''contractor'', or ''contractor principal'', a construction management at risk firm. ''Subcontractor'', a subcontractor and trade contractor except that the term ''subcontractor'' in subsection (3) of section 39F of chapter 30 shall mean a trade contractor pursuant to subsection (a) and a subcontractor pursuant to subsection (j) of section 8.

Section 11. For purposes of sections 1 to 10, inclusive of this chapter, the following terms as they may appear in other statutory provisions referred to in this chapter shall have the following meanings:

''Awarding authority'', ''contracting authority'', ''contracting body'', or ''public body'', a public agency.

''General contractor'', ''contractor'', or ''contractor principal'', a construction management at risk firm.

''Subcontractor'', a subcontractor and trade contractor except that the term ''subcontractor'' in subsection (3) of section 39F of chapter 30 shall mean a trade contractor pursuant to subsection (a) and a subcontractor pursuant to subsection (j) of section 8.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 255F, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 255F / Section 18
Unique identifier of any person originating residential mortgage loan to be clearly shown on documents
Status: in_force

Section 18. The unique identifier of any person originating a residential mortgage loan shall be clearly shown on all residential mortgage loan application forms, solicitations or advertisements, including business cards or websites, and any other documents as established by rule, regulation or order of the commissioner.

Section 18. The unique identifier of any person originating a residential mortgage loan shall be clearly shown on all residential mortgage loan application forms, solicitations or advertisements, including business cards or websites, and any other documents as established by rule, regulation or order of the commissioner.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93B, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93B / Section 18
Rights and remedies
Status: in_force

Section 18. All rights and remedies accorded motor vehicle dealers under this chapter shall apply with equal force and effect to a distributor in its dealings with the manufacturer from which it purchases new motor vehicles.

Section 18. All rights and remedies accorded motor vehicle dealers under this chapter shall apply with equal force and effect to a distributor in its dealings with the manufacturer from which it purchases new motor vehicles.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 16
Unsanitary condition of barns, stables or enclosures in which cattle are kept; report
Status: in_force

Section 16. The department shall report to the director of animal health all cases brought to its attention where barns, stables or other enclosures, in which neat cattle, other ruminants or swine are kept, are in an unsanitary condition.

Section 16. The department shall report to the director of animal health all cases brought to its attention where barns, stables or other enclosures, in which neat cattle, other ruminants or swine are kept, are in an unsanitary condition.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 224, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 224 / Section 12
Support in jail; discharge
Status: in_force

Section 12. If the defendant or debtor while confined in jail on execution claims support as a poor person, the jailer shall furnish his support at the rate of one dollar and seventy-five cents a week, to be paid by the plaintiff or creditor, who in such case shall, if required by the jailer, either from time to time advance the money necessary for the support of the prisoner or give the jailer satisfactory security therefor. If the plaintiff or creditor neglects to do so for twenty-four hours after demand upon him, his attorney or the committing officer, the jailer shall discharge the prisoner.

Section 12. If the defendant or debtor while confined in jail on execution claims support as a poor person, the jailer shall furnish his support at the rate of one dollar and seventy-five cents a week, to be paid by the plaintiff or creditor, who in such case shall, if required by the jailer, either from time to time advance the money necessary for the support of the prisoner or give the jailer satisfactory security therefor. If the plaintiff or creditor neglects to do so for twenty-four hours after demand upon him, his attorney or the committing officer, the jailer shall discharge the prisoner.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 9L — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 9L
Closing of bakery by order of department of public health or local board; hearing; appeal
Status: in_force

Section 9L. If a bakery is unfit for the production or handling of food or dangerous to the health of its employees, the department of public health or local board may order it closed; provided, that any person aggrieved may be heard before said department or board, and may also appeal before or after the execution of the order, but within thirty days after its issue, to the superior court.

Section 9L. If a bakery is unfit for the production or handling of food or dangerous to the health of its employees, the department of public health or local board may order it closed; provided, that any person aggrieved may be heard before said department or board, and may also appeal before or after the execution of the order, but within thirty days after its issue, to the superior court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, sec. 15A — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 186 / Section 15A
Waiver of notices; lease or rental agreement provisions; validity
Status: in_force

Section 15A. Any provision of a lease or other rental agreement relating to residential real property whereby a lessee or tenant enters into a covenant, agreement or contract, by the use of any words whatsoever, the effect of which is to waive the notices required under section eleven or twelve, shall be deemed to be against public policy and void.

Section 15A. Any provision of a lease or other rental agreement relating to residential real property whereby a lessee or tenant enters into a covenant, agreement or contract, by the use of any words whatsoever, the effect of which is to waive the notices required under section eleven or twelve, shall be deemed to be against public policy and void.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 235, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 235 / Section 50
Removal of officer after beginning of levy
Status: in_force

Section 50. If an officer has begun to serve an execution, he may complete the service and return thereof, although he is removed from office or although the service cannot be completed until after the return day.

Section 50. If an officer has begun to serve an execution, he may complete the service and return thereof, although he is removed from office or although the service cannot be completed until after the return day.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159C, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159C / Section 14
Advisory group; availability of educational materials; written and electronic information
Status: in_force

Section 14. The office shall establish an advisory group comprised of government entities, local telecommunications companies, businesses, senior citizens and other community advocates to compile and promote a list of educational literature to help consumers understand their options with regard to telephonic sales calls. The office shall work with local telecommunications companies to disseminate to their residential subscribers information about the availability of and instructions on how to request educational literature from the office. The office shall include on its internet website information that informs consumers of their rights to be placed on the no sales solicitation calls listing and the various methods, including notice to the office, of placing their names on the no sales solicitation calls listing.

Section 14. The office shall establish an advisory group comprised of government entities, local telecommunications companies, businesses, senior citizens and other community advocates to compile and promote a list of educational literature to help consumers understand their options with regard to telephonic sales calls. The office shall work with local telecommunications companies to disseminate to their residential subscribers information about the availability of and instructions on how to request educational literature from the office. The office shall include on its internet website information that informs consumers of their rights to be placed on the no sales solicitation calls listing and the various methods, including notice to the office, of placing their names on the no sales solicitation calls listing.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 35RRR — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 35RRR
Student Opportunity Act Investment Fund
Status: in_force

Section 35RRR. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund known as the Student Opportunity Act Investment Fund. The fund shall be credited with: (i) appropriations or other money authorized or transferred by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the fund; (ii) funds from public and private sources, including, but not limited to gifts, grants and donations; and (iii) any interest earned on such money. Amounts credited to the fund shall be expended, subject to appropriation, for the implementation of chapter 132 of the acts of 2019. Money remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund. The fund shall not be subject to section 5C of chapter 29.

Section 35RRR. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund known as the Student Opportunity Act Investment Fund. The fund shall be credited with: (i) appropriations or other money authorized or transferred by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the fund; (ii) funds from public and private sources, including, but not limited to gifts, grants and donations; and (iii) any interest earned on such money. Amounts credited to the fund shall be expended, subject to appropriation, for the implementation of chapter 132 of the acts of 2019. Money remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund. The fund shall not be subject to section 5C of chapter 29.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110H, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110H / Section 16
Common law rights
Status: in_force

Section 16. Nothing herein shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in marks acquired in good faith at any time at common law.

Section 16. Nothing herein shall adversely affect the rights or the enforcement of rights in marks acquired in good faith at any time at common law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 188 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 188
Availability of information
Status: in_force

Section 188. In order to fulfill the functions of the office such information as the director may require shall be made available to him, upon request, by any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the commonwealth.

Section 188. In order to fulfill the functions of the office such information as the director may require shall be made available to him, upon request, by any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 145 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 145
Symptoms of rabies printed on license; description supplied by department of public health
Status: in_force

Section 145. Every license issued to the owner of a dog shall have a description of the symptoms of rabies printed thereon. Such description shall be supplied by the department of public health.

Section 145. Every license issued to the owner of a dog shall have a description of the symptoms of rabies printed thereon. Such description shall be supplied by the department of public health.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258E, sec. 4B — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258E / Section 4B
Continuation or modification of order; violation of order
Status: in_force

Section 4B. Upon the continuation or modification of an order issued pursuant to section 5 or upon petition for review as described in section 4A, the court shall also order or continue to order the immediate suspension and surrender of a defendant's license to carry or firearm identification card and the surrender of all firearms and ammunition that such defendant then controls, owns or possesses if the court makes a determination that the return of such license to carry or firearm identification card or firearms and ammunition to the defendant presents a likelihood of harassment to the plaintiff. A suspension and surrender order issued pursuant to this section shall continue so long as the harassment prevention order to which it relates is in effect and any law enforcement official to whom such firearm or ammunition is surrendered may store, transfer or otherwise dispose of any such firearm or ammunition in accordance with the provisions of section 129D of chapter 140; provided, however, that nothing herein shall authorize the transfer of any firearms or ammunition surrendered by the defendant to anyone other than a licensed dealer. Any violation of such order shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 21/2 years in a house of correction, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 4B. Upon the continuation or modification of an order issued pursuant to section 5 or upon petition for review as described in section 4A, the court shall also order or continue to order the immediate suspension and surrender of a defendant's license to carry or firearm identification card and the surrender of all firearms and ammunition that such defendant then controls, owns or possesses if the court makes a determination that the return of such license to carry or firearm identification card or firearms and ammunition to the defendant presents a likelihood of harassment to the plaintiff. A suspension and surrender order issued pursuant to this section shall continue so long as the harassment prevention order to which it relates is in effect and any law enforcement official to whom such firearm or ammunition is surrendered may store, transfer or otherwise dispose of any such firearm or ammunition in accordance with the provisions of section 129D of chapter 140; provided, however, that nothing herein shall authorize the transfer of any firearms or ammunition surrendered by the defendant to anyone other than a licensed dealer. Any violation of such order shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 21/2 years in a house of correction, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 60 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 60
Eminent domain
Status: in_force

Section 60. If it is decided that the location of the railroad or of the way shall be changed, land or other property may be taken therefor by eminent domain on behalf of the railroad corporation, the commonwealth, the county or the city or town, as the case may be, under chapter seventy-nine, and damages may be recovered therefor under said chapter.

Section 60. If it is decided that the location of the railroad or of the way shall be changed, land or other property may be taken therefor by eminent domain on behalf of the railroad corporation, the commonwealth, the county or the city or town, as the case may be, under chapter seventy-nine, and damages may be recovered therefor under said chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 270, sec. 3A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 270 / Section 3A
Poison for rodents; placement where it may cause injury
Status: in_force

Section 3A. Whoever negligently or maliciously places any poison or poisoned food for the control of rats, mice or other rodents in any place where it may cause injury to any human being or domestic animal shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars. The officers charged with the enforcement of the laws relating to fish, birds and mammals under chapter one hundred and thirty-one shall take cognizance of violations of this section and enforce the provisions thereof, and they shall have all powers necessary therefor.

Section 3A. Whoever negligently or maliciously places any poison or poisoned food for the control of rats, mice or other rodents in any place where it may cause injury to any human being or domestic animal shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars. The officers charged with the enforcement of the laws relating to fish, birds and mammals under chapter one hundred and thirty-one shall take cognizance of violations of this section and enforce the provisions thereof, and they shall have all powers necessary therefor.