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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 153, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 153 / Section 9
Examination of condition causing injury; court order
Status: in_force

Section 9. A justice of the superior court may, upon petition setting forth in ordinary language that the servant or employee of a certain person, has been injured in the course of his employment, through some defect in the ways, works or machinery owned or used by the employer, and that it is necessary in order to protect the interests of the injured person that an examination should be made of the ways, works or machinery through whose defect the injury occurred, and after such notice to the employer as any justice of said court may direct or approve, and a hearing, grant an order directing the employer or person in control of such ways, works or machinery to permit the person named in said order to make such examination, under conditions to be set forth in the order.

Section 9. A justice of the superior court may, upon petition setting forth in ordinary language that the servant or employee of a certain person, has been injured in the course of his employment, through some defect in the ways, works or machinery owned or used by the employer, and that it is necessary in order to protect the interests of the injured person that an examination should be made of the ways, works or machinery through whose defect the injury occurred, and after such notice to the employer as any justice of said court may direct or approve, and a hearing, grant an order directing the employer or person in control of such ways, works or machinery to permit the person named in said order to make such examination, under conditions to be set forth in the order.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110G, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110G / Section 18
Promotion of consistency and interoperability among governmental agencies and nongovernmental persons; standards
Status: in_force

Section 18. The chief information officer and the supervisor of records shall encourage and promote consistency and interoperability with other governmental agencies and nongovernmental persons. If appropriate, they may specify differing levels of standards from which governmental agencies of the commonwealth may choose in implementing the most appropriate standard for a particular application.

Section 18. The chief information officer and the supervisor of records shall encourage and promote consistency and interoperability with other governmental agencies and nongovernmental persons. If appropriate, they may specify differing levels of standards from which governmental agencies of the commonwealth may choose in implementing the most appropriate standard for a particular application.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 202, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 202 / Section 15
Notice of sale by auction
Status: in_force

Section 15. An executor, administrator, guardian or conservator shall give notice of the time and place of a sale by auction by causing notices thereof to be posted, thirty days at least before the sale, in a public place in the town where the land lies, and in two adjoining towns, if there are so many in the county, or, if the court granting the license so orders, by publishing the notice once in each of three successive weeks in a newspaper.

Section 15. An executor, administrator, guardian or conservator shall give notice of the time and place of a sale by auction by causing notices thereof to be posted, thirty days at least before the sale, in a public place in the town where the land lies, and in two adjoining towns, if there are so many in the county, or, if the court granting the license so orders, by publishing the notice once in each of three successive weeks in a newspaper.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93H, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93H / Section 4
Delay in notice when notice would impede criminal investigation; cooperation with law enforcement
Status: in_force

Section 4. Notwithstanding section 3, notice may be delayed if a law enforcement agency determines that provision of such notice may impede a criminal investigation and has notified the attorney general, in writing, thereof and informs the person or agency of such determination. If notice is delayed due to such determination and as soon as the law enforcement agency determines and informs the person or agency that notification no longer poses a risk of impeding an investigation, notice shall be provided, as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay. The person or agency shall cooperate with law enforcement in its investigation of any breach of security or unauthorized acquisition or use, which shall include the sharing of information relevant to the incident; provided however, that such disclosure shall not require the disclosure of confidential business information or trade secrets.

Section 4. Notwithstanding section 3, notice may be delayed if a law enforcement agency determines that provision of such notice may impede a criminal investigation and has notified the attorney general, in writing, thereof and informs the person or agency of such determination. If notice is delayed due to such determination and as soon as the law enforcement agency determines and informs the person or agency that notification no longer poses a risk of impeding an investigation, notice shall be provided, as soon as practicable and without unreasonable delay. The person or agency shall cooperate with law enforcement in its investigation of any breach of security or unauthorized acquisition or use, which shall include the sharing of information relevant to the incident; provided however, that such disclosure shall not require the disclosure of confidential business information or trade secrets.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 245, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 245 / Section 2
Order of governor and council; when necessary
Status: in_force

Section 2. If the title of the commonwealth is founded on a forfeiture for breach of a condition in a grant or conveyance by the commonwealth or by the province or colony of Massachusetts bay, no action for the recovery thereof shall be commenced unless by direction of the governor, with the advice and consent of the council; but in all other cases the attorney general or district attorney may prosecute an action therefor if he believes that the claim of the commonwealth can be established.

Section 2. If the title of the commonwealth is founded on a forfeiture for breach of a condition in a grant or conveyance by the commonwealth or by the province or colony of Massachusetts bay, no action for the recovery thereof shall be commenced unless by direction of the governor, with the advice and consent of the council; but in all other cases the attorney general or district attorney may prosecute an action therefor if he believes that the claim of the commonwealth can be established.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 184, sec. 17B — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 184 / Section 17B
Mortgage loan application; real estate consisting of a certain dwelling house; required statements and information
Status: in_force

Section 17B. Every application for a mortgage loan on 1–to–4–family residential property and occupied or to be occupied in whole or in part by the obligor on the mortgage debt shall be made on a printed form which shall contain the following 2 statements in type of at least 2 points larger than the other type used on the application: (1) The responsibility of the attorney for the mortgagee is to protect the interest of the mortgagee. (2) Mortgagors may, at their own expense, engage an attorney of their selection to represent their interests in the transaction. A printed copy of the above statements shall be given to the mortgagor at the time of making the application.

Section 17B. Every application for a mortgage loan on 1–to–4–family residential property and occupied or to be occupied in whole or in part by the obligor on the mortgage debt shall be made on a printed form which shall contain the following 2 statements in type of at least 2 points larger than the other type used on the application:

(1) The responsibility of the attorney for the mortgagee is to protect the interest of the mortgagee.

(2) Mortgagors may, at their own expense, engage an attorney of their selection to represent their interests in the transaction.

A printed copy of the above statements shall be given to the mortgagor at the time of making the application.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128, sec. 72 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128 / Section 72
Weight deficiencies; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 72. If any commercial fertilizer, soil conditioner, or agricultural liming material in the possession of the consumer is found by the commissioner to be short in weight, the licensee or registrant of said product shall within thirty days after official notice from the commissioner pay to the consumer a penalty equal to four times the value of the actual shortage.

Section 72. If any commercial fertilizer, soil conditioner, or agricultural liming material in the possession of the consumer is found by the commissioner to be short in weight, the licensee or registrant of said product shall within thirty days after official notice from the commissioner pay to the consumer a penalty equal to four times the value of the actual shortage.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 280, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 280 / Section 6
Costs as penalty for crime; expenses of prosecution
Status: in_force

Section 6. Costs shall not be imposed by a justice as a penalty for a crime. A justice may, as a condition of the dismissal or placing on file of a complaint or indictment, or as a term of probation, order the defendant to pay the reasonable and actual expenses of the prosecution. A justice may impose reasonable costs as a result of a default by a criminal defendant that was intentional or negligent and without good cause.

Section 6. Costs shall not be imposed by a justice as a penalty for a crime. A justice may, as a condition of the dismissal or placing on file of a complaint or indictment, or as a term of probation, order the defendant to pay the reasonable and actual expenses of the prosecution. A justice may impose reasonable costs as a result of a default by a criminal defendant that was intentional or negligent and without good cause.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 115 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 115
Appointment of officers for first caucus
Status: in_force

Section 115. A city or town committee of a political party which has adopted the provisions of law for the use of official ballots shall, at least ten days before holding any caucus thereunder, appoint caucus officers in each ward, town, or voting precinct in cities and towns where caucuses are held in such precincts, to serve at the first caucus to be held thereafter.

Section 115. A city or town committee of a political party which has adopted the provisions of law for the use of official ballots shall, at least ten days before holding any caucus thereunder, appoint caucus officers in each ward, town, or voting precinct in cities and towns where caucuses are held in such precincts, to serve at the first caucus to be held thereafter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33A / Section 28
Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters
Status: in_force

Article 28. Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters. Under such regulations as may be prescribed, the convening authority of a general or special court-martial or court of inquiry shall detail or employ qualified court reporters, who shall record the proceedings and testimony taken before that court and may detail or employ interpreters who shall interpret for the court.

Article 28. Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters.

Under such regulations as may be prescribed, the convening authority of a general or special court-martial or court of inquiry shall detail or employ qualified court reporters, who shall record the proceedings and testimony taken before that court and may detail or employ interpreters who shall interpret for the court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64E, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64E / Section 15
Penalties for sale or acquisition of unlicensed fuels
Status: in_force

Section 15. Any person not licensed under this chapter who delivers to any person other than a licensee under this chapter special fuels upon which the tax due hereunder has not been paid, knowing, or who reasonably should know, that such special fuel is to be used or sold for the purpose of propelling motor vehicles on the public highways, shall be liable for the tax imposed by this chapter. Any user who shall acquire special fuels in the commonwealth for the purpose of propelling motor vehicles owned or leased by him on the highways of this commonwealth upon which special fuels the tax due hereunder has not been paid shall be liable for the tax imposed by this chapter, and the commissioner may collect said tax either from the seller thereof or from said user of special fuels.

Section 15. Any person not licensed under this chapter who delivers to any person other than a licensee under this chapter special fuels upon which the tax due hereunder has not been paid, knowing, or who reasonably should know, that such special fuel is to be used or sold for the purpose of propelling motor vehicles on the public highways, shall be liable for the tax imposed by this chapter.

Any user who shall acquire special fuels in the commonwealth for the purpose of propelling motor vehicles owned or leased by him on the highways of this commonwealth upon which special fuels the tax due hereunder has not been paid shall be liable for the tax imposed by this chapter, and the commissioner may collect said tax either from the seller thereof or from said user of special fuels.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19A, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 19A / Section 10
Civil service status or tenure of employees
Status: in_force

Section 10. If an employee serving in a position which is classified under chapter thirty-one or in which the employee has tenure by reason of section nine A of chapter thirty shall be appointed to a position within the department of any agency under the department which is not subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one, the employee shall upon termination of such employee's service in such unclassified position be restored to the position which the employee held immediately prior to such appointment; provided, however, that if such employee's service in such unclassified position shall have been terminated for cause, such employee's right to be so restored shall be determined by the civil service commission in accordance with the standards applied by said commission in administering chapter thirty-one. Such restoration shall be made without impairment of such employee's civil service status or tenure under section nine A of chapter thirty and without loss of seniority, retirement, or other rights to which uninterrupted service in such prior position would have entitled such employee. During the period of such appointment, each person so appointed from a position in the classified civil service shall be eligible to take any competitive promotional examination to which the employee would have otherwise been eligible.

Section 10. If an employee serving in a position which is classified under chapter thirty-one or in which the employee has tenure by reason of section nine A of chapter thirty shall be appointed to a position within the department of any agency under the department which is not subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one, the employee shall upon termination of such employee's service in such unclassified position be restored to the position which the employee held immediately prior to such appointment; provided, however, that if such employee's service in such unclassified position shall have been terminated for cause, such employee's right to be so restored shall be determined by the civil service commission in accordance with the standards applied by said commission in administering chapter thirty-one. Such restoration shall be made without impairment of such employee's civil service status or tenure under section nine A of chapter thirty and without loss of seniority, retirement, or other rights to which uninterrupted service in such prior position would have entitled such employee. During the period of such appointment, each person so appointed from a position in the classified civil service shall be eligible to take any competitive promotional examination to which the employee would have otherwise been eligible.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 204, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 204 / Section 5
Cemetery lots; sale or release
Status: in_force

Section 5. An executor, administrator, guardian, conservator or trustee may be authorized by the probate court, after notice to all persons interested, to sell and convey or release upon such terms and in such manner as the court may order, lots in cemeteries belonging to the person or estate by him represented.

Section 5. An executor, administrator, guardian, conservator or trustee may be authorized by the probate court, after notice to all persons interested, to sell and convey or release upon such terms and in such manner as the court may order, lots in cemeteries belonging to the person or estate by him represented.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 73L — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 73L
Revocation of order of suspension; granting of new licenses; hearing
Status: in_force

Section 73L. The board may, upon application and after hearing, revoke an order of suspension or grant a new license to any person whose license has been revoked or suspended under the provisions of section seventy-three H, if the board is satisfied that this can be done consistently with the public interest.

Section 73L. The board may, upon application and after hearing, revoke an order of suspension or grant a new license to any person whose license has been revoked or suspended under the provisions of section seventy-three H, if the board is satisfied that this can be done consistently with the public interest.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3X — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 3X
Building permits for ten or more residential units; notice to local postmaster
Status: in_force

Section 3X. The inspector of buildings in cities and towns shall notify the local United States postmaster upon the issuance of any building permit containing ten or more residential units.

Section 3X. The inspector of buildings in cities and towns shall notify the local United States postmaster upon the issuance of any building permit containing ten or more residential units.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 8
Places recorder or deputy allowed to act
Status: in_force

Section 8. The recorder and any deputy recorder may act in any county, and after land has been registered, may make all memoranda affecting the title and enter and issue certificates of title as provided in this chapter.

Section 8. The recorder and any deputy recorder may act in any county, and after land has been registered, may make all memoranda affecting the title and enter and issue certificates of title as provided in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 166, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 166 / Section 19
Liability for negligent transmission; claim; exceptions
Status: in_force

Section 19. A telegraph company shall be liable for damages to the amount of one hundred dollars actually caused by its negligence, or that of its agents, in transmitting, receiving or delivering telegraphic messages, and any limit of such liability by contract or regulation shall apply only to the damages in each case in excess of one hundred dollars; but no action therefor shall be maintained unless a written claim is presented to such company or its agent within sixty days after such right of action accrues. This section shall not apply to negligence occurring in a telegraph office established for the convenience and safety of a railroad corporation in the running of its trains, and transacting a public telegraph business only as incidental thereto, nor to negligence in the delivery of messages received at such office.

Section 19. A telegraph company shall be liable for damages to the amount of one hundred dollars actually caused by its negligence, or that of its agents, in transmitting, receiving or delivering telegraphic messages, and any limit of such liability by contract or regulation shall apply only to the damages in each case in excess of one hundred dollars; but no action therefor shall be maintained unless a written claim is presented to such company or its agent within sixty days after such right of action accrues. This section shall not apply to negligence occurring in a telegraph office established for the convenience and safety of a railroad corporation in the running of its trains, and transacting a public telegraph business only as incidental thereto, nor to negligence in the delivery of messages received at such office.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 207, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 207 / Section 29
Certificate of intention of marriage; issuance to immigrants
Status: in_force

Section 29. If either of the parties to an intended marriage has arrived as an immigrant from a foreign country within five days, the notice of intention may be filed at any time before the marriage, and the certificate required by the preceding section shall be issued at any time after the filing of such intention.

Section 29. If either of the parties to an intended marriage has arrived as an immigrant from a foreign country within five days, the notice of intention may be filed at any time before the marriage, and the certificate required by the preceding section shall be issued at any time after the filing of such intention.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110A, sec. 405 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110A / Section 405
Unlawful Representations Concerning Registration or Exemption
Status: in_force

Section 405. (a) Neither (1) the fact that an application for registration under Part II or a registration statement under Part III has been filed nor (2) the fact that a person or security is effectively registered constitutes a finding by the secretary that any document filed under this chapter is true, complete, and not misleading. Neither any such fact nor the fact that an exemption or exception is available for a security or a transaction means that the secretary has passed in any way upon the merits or qualifications of, or recommended or given approval to, any person, security, or transaction. (b) It is unlawful to make, or cause to be made, to any prospective purchaser, customer, or client any representation inconsistent with subsection (a).

Section 405. (a) Neither (1) the fact that an application for registration under Part II or a registration statement under Part III has been filed nor (2) the fact that a person or security is effectively registered constitutes a finding by the secretary that any document filed under this chapter is true, complete, and not misleading. Neither any such fact nor the fact that an exemption or exception is available for a security or a transaction means that the secretary has passed in any way upon the merits or qualifications of, or recommended or given approval to, any person, security, or transaction.

(b) It is unlawful to make, or cause to be made, to any prospective purchaser, customer, or client any representation inconsistent with subsection (a).