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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32, sec. 76A — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32 / Section 76A
Amount of pension; counties liable; apportionment
Status: in_force

Section 76A. Any person retired under the provisions of section seventy-five shall receive an annual pension equal to one half of the regular annual compensation received by him at the time of his retirement; provided, that any such person who is retired after attaining age sixty-five and who has given his whole time to the duties of the office of probation officer and has faithfully performed such duties for a period of not less than twenty consecutive years immediately preceding his retirement shall receive an annual pension equal to one half of the regular annual compensation received by him at the time of his retirement and an additional yearly amount equal to one per cent of said compensation for each year after the first twenty, the total yearly amount of his pension not to exceed sixty-five per cent of said regular annual compensation. Such pension shall be paid by the county in which such person has performed his duties, or if he has performed such duties in more than one county, it shall be apportioned by the superior court among such counties.

Section 76A. Any person retired under the provisions of section seventy-five shall receive an annual pension equal to one half of the regular annual compensation received by him at the time of his retirement; provided, that any such person who is retired after attaining age sixty-five and who has given his whole time to the duties of the office of probation officer and has faithfully performed such duties for a period of not less than twenty consecutive years immediately preceding his retirement shall receive an annual pension equal to one half of the regular annual compensation received by him at the time of his retirement and an additional yearly amount equal to one per cent of said compensation for each year after the first twenty, the total yearly amount of his pension not to exceed sixty-five per cent of said regular annual compensation. Such pension shall be paid by the county in which such person has performed his duties, or if he has performed such duties in more than one county, it shall be apportioned by the superior court among such counties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40Y, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40Y / Section 5
Reporting
Status: repealed

Section 5. Not less than once annually, on or before a date specified by the department, each city or town with 1 or more approved starter home zoning districts shall submit to the department the following information: (1) whether the city or town has repealed or amended, or proposed to amend or repeal, any of the requirements applicable to the starter home zoning district or districts; (2) whether there are any pending proposals to construct starter homes within the starter home zoning district or districts; and (3) whether any starter homes have been constructed within the starter home zoning district or districts, and if so, whether those projects comply with the zoning requirements applicable to the district or districts.

Section 5. Not less than once annually, on or before a date specified by the department, each city or town with 1 or more approved starter home zoning districts shall submit to the department the following information:

(1) whether the city or town has repealed or amended, or proposed to amend or repeal, any of the requirements applicable to the starter home zoning district or districts;

(2) whether there are any pending proposals to construct starter homes within the starter home zoning district or districts; and

(3) whether any starter homes have been constructed within the starter home zoning district or districts, and if so, whether those projects comply with the zoning requirements applicable to the district or districts.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 244, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 244 / Section 29
Execution for possession
Status: in_force

Section 29. The court may at the same time order that, if the defendant neglects or refuses to accept the money or other act required by the judgment to be paid or performed, the money shall be left for his use with the clerk of the court, or such other act done as the case requires; and the plaintiff, having performed all acts required by the judgment, may have execution for possession of the land.

Section 29. The court may at the same time order that, if the defendant neglects or refuses to accept the money or other act required by the judgment to be paid or performed, the money shall be left for his use with the clerk of the court, or such other act done as the case requires; and the plaintiff, having performed all acts required by the judgment, may have execution for possession of the land.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 8N — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90 / Section 8N
Gender designations on applications for license, permit or identification card
Status: in_force

Section 8N. The registry of motor vehicles shall permit a person submitting an application under sections 8, 8B or 8E of this chapter or section 34B of chapter 138 to designate ''X'', ''M'' or ''F'' for gender on an application for a driver's license, learner's permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card. No documentation shall be required for such a designation. The registrar of motor vehicles shall report annually to the chairs of the joint committee on transportation on the number of people, indicated by race and ethnicity, who choose an ''X'' designation on their driver's license, learner's permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card; provided, however, that data included in the report shall be de-identified so that the identification of an individual person cannot be ascertained. The registrar of motor vehicles may promulgate regulations to implement this section.

Section 8N. The registry of motor vehicles shall permit a person submitting an application under sections 8, 8B or 8E of this chapter or section 34B of chapter 138 to designate ''X'', ''M'' or ''F'' for gender on an application for a driver's license, learner's permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card. No documentation shall be required for such a designation.

The registrar of motor vehicles shall report annually to the chairs of the joint committee on transportation on the number of people, indicated by race and ethnicity, who choose an ''X'' designation on their driver's license, learner's permit, identification card or liquor purchase identification card; provided, however, that data included in the report shall be de-identified so that the identification of an individual person cannot be ascertained.

The registrar of motor vehicles may promulgate regulations to implement this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 162, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 162 / Section 13
Extensions; date of completion and opening for use
Status: in_force

Section 13. If an electric railroad company, incorporated under this chapter, does not complete and open for use an extension within four years after the date of the authorization of the extension by the department, the power of the company to construct and operate the same shall cease, unless the department after public notice and a hearing, extends said time by a certificate stating that it deems due diligence has been exercised by the corporation, and that public necessity and convenience require the said extension of time.

Section 13. If an electric railroad company, incorporated under this chapter, does not complete and open for use an extension within four years after the date of the authorization of the extension by the department, the power of the company to construct and operate the same shall cease, unless the department after public notice and a hearing, extends said time by a certificate stating that it deems due diligence has been exercised by the corporation, and that public necessity and convenience require the said extension of time.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110D, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110D / Section 8
Inconsistency with other laws; chapter governing
Status: in_force

Section 8. To the extent that this chapter is inconsistent with chapter 156D, 164 or 182, the provisions of this chapter shall govern. No provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to limit the power of an association or trust to amend its instrument or declaration of trust to the extent otherwise lawful.

Section 8. To the extent that this chapter is inconsistent with chapter 156D, 164 or 182, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

No provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to limit the power of an association or trust to amend its instrument or declaration of trust to the extent otherwise lawful.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110 / Section 29
Penalty for violation of Secs. 25A to 25C
Status: in_force

Section 29. Whoever violates any of the provisions of sections twenty-five A to twenty-five C, inclusive, shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars, and for each subsequent offence shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty nor more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in jail for not less than thirty days nor more than three months, or both.

Section 29. Whoever violates any of the provisions of sections twenty-five A to twenty-five C, inclusive, shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars, and for each subsequent offence shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty nor more than one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in jail for not less than thirty days nor more than three months, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44, sec. 61 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44 / Section 61
Penalty for refusal to issue bond in exchange for bearer instruments in sinking funds
Status: in_force

Section 61. A county, city, town, district or corporation which neglects or refuses to issue a bond, note or certificate in accordance with section fifty-two when requested so to do by the sinking fund commissioners of any city, town or district shall be subject to a penalty of not more than fifty dollars.

Section 61. A county, city, town, district or corporation which neglects or refuses to issue a bond, note or certificate in accordance with section fifty-two when requested so to do by the sinking fund commissioners of any city, town or district shall be subject to a penalty of not more than fifty dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203D, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203D / Section 19
Liquidating asset
Status: in_force

Section 19. A trustee shall allocate to income 10 per cent of the receipts from a liquidating asset and the balance to principal.

Section 19. A trustee shall allocate to income 10 per cent of the receipts from a liquidating asset and the balance to principal.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93 / Section 11
Judgment or decree as prima facie evidence; effect on public contracts
Status: in_force

Section 11. A final judgment or decree rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the attorney general under this chapter to the effect that a defendant has violated this chapter shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any action or proceeding brought by any other party against such defendant under this chapter as to all matters respecting which said judgment or decree would be an estoppel as between the parties thereto; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to consent judgments or decrees, or settlements which have not been fully litigated to their conclusion, none of which shall constitute either an admission or prima facie evidence. If a final judgment or decree is rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the attorney general under this chapter to the effect that a defendant has violated section four, the commonwealth or any city or town may void, rescind or cancel any contract to which the violation pertains or relates, and which was entered into with said defendant.

Section 11. A final judgment or decree rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the attorney general under this chapter to the effect that a defendant has violated this chapter shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any action or proceeding brought by any other party against such defendant under this chapter as to all matters respecting which said judgment or decree would be an estoppel as between the parties thereto; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to consent judgments or decrees, or settlements which have not been fully litigated to their conclusion, none of which shall constitute either an admission or prima facie evidence. If a final judgment or decree is rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the attorney general under this chapter to the effect that a defendant has violated section four, the commonwealth or any city or town may void, rescind or cancel any contract to which the violation pertains or relates, and which was entered into with said defendant.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 49, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 49 / Section 17
Water fences
Status: in_force

Section 17. A water fence, or fence running into the water, shall, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, be built by them in equal shares; and they shall have like remedies as in case of partition fences.

Section 17. A water fence, or fence running into the water, shall, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, be built by them in equal shares; and they shall have like remedies as in case of partition fences.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 41 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 41
Membership of assignee
Status: in_force

Section 41. (a) An assignee of a limited liability company interest may become a member: (1) upon the approval of all of the members of the limited liability company other than the member assigning the limited liability company interest; or (2) upon compliance with any procedure provided for in a written operating agreement. (b) An assignee who has become a member has, to the extent assigned, the rights and powers, and is subject to the restrictions and liabilities, of a member under the operating agreement and this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise provided in the operating agreement, an assignee who becomes a member is liable for the obligations of his assignor to make contributions as provided in section twenty-eight, but shall not be liable for the obligations of his assignor under section thirty-five. However, the assignee is not obligated for liabilities, including the obligations of his assignor to make contributions as provided in section twenty-eight, unknown to the assignee at the time he became a member and which could not be ascertained from the operating agreement. (c) Whether or not an assignee of a limited liability company interest becomes a member, the assignor is not released from his liability to a limited liability company under sections thirty-one to thirty-seven, inclusive.

Section 41. (a) An assignee of a limited liability company interest may become a member:

(1) upon the approval of all of the members of the limited liability company other than the member assigning the limited liability company interest; or

(2) upon compliance with any procedure provided for in a written operating agreement.

(b) An assignee who has become a member has, to the extent assigned, the rights and powers, and is subject to the restrictions and liabilities, of a member under the operating agreement and this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise provided in the operating agreement, an assignee who becomes a member is liable for the obligations of his assignor to make contributions as provided in section twenty-eight, but shall not be liable for the obligations of his assignor under section thirty-five. However, the assignee is not obligated for liabilities, including the obligations of his assignor to make contributions as provided in section twenty-eight, unknown to the assignee at the time he became a member and which could not be ascertained from the operating agreement.

(c) Whether or not an assignee of a limited liability company interest becomes a member, the assignor is not released from his liability to a limited liability company under sections thirty-one to thirty-seven, inclusive.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 27, sec. 2A — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 27 / Section 2A
Positions in department of correction; educational requirements
Status: in_force

Section 2A. Notwithstanding the provisions of section twenty-one of chapter thirty-one, the personnel administrator shall establish the following educational requirements for taking an examination for the following positions in the department of correction:— An applicant for director of psychological research shall have a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited college or university. An applicant for principal psychologist shall have a minimum of a master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university. An applicant for chief supervisor of psychiatric social work shall have a minimum of a master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work. An applicant for head psychiatric social worker shall have a minimum of a master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work.

Section 2A. Notwithstanding the provisions of section twenty-one of chapter thirty-one, the personnel administrator shall establish the following educational requirements for taking an examination for the following positions in the department of correction:—

An applicant for director of psychological research shall have a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.

An applicant for principal psychologist shall have a minimum of a master's degree in psychology from an accredited college or university.

An applicant for chief supervisor of psychiatric social work shall have a minimum of a master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work.

An applicant for head psychiatric social worker shall have a minimum of a master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118E, sec. 10L — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118E / Section 10L
Filling of remaining portion of prescription for covered drug that is a narcotic substance earlier filled in lesser quantity
Status: in_force

Section 10L. The division and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, behavioral health management firms and third party administrators under contract to a Medicaid managed care organization or primary care clinician plan shall provide, for any covered drug that is a narcotic substance contained in schedule II pursuant to chapter 94C and subject to cost sharing, that if a person receives a prescription filled in a lesser quantity pursuant to section 18 of said chapter 94C, said person shall not be subject to an additional payment obligation, including, but not limited, to co-payments, if said person fills the remaining portion of the prescription.

Section 10L. The division and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, behavioral health management firms and third party administrators under contract to a Medicaid managed care organization or primary care clinician plan shall provide, for any covered drug that is a narcotic substance contained in schedule II pursuant to chapter 94C and subject to cost sharing, that if a person receives a prescription filled in a lesser quantity pursuant to section 18 of said chapter 94C, said person shall not be subject to an additional payment obligation, including, but not limited, to co-payments, if said person fills the remaining portion of the prescription.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 211, sec. 26B — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 211 / Section 26B
Judicial evaluation standards; disciplinary procedures
Status: in_force

Section 26B. The majority of the supreme judicial court shall establish judicial evaluation standards which individual judges must achieve during the evaluation process and shall design and implement programs for judges to attend who fail to achieve judicial evaluation standards. The majority of the supreme judicial court shall also establish disciplinary procedures for judges who do not complete programs implemented for judges who fail to achieve judicial evaluation standards.

Section 26B. The majority of the supreme judicial court shall establish judicial evaluation standards which individual judges must achieve during the evaluation process and shall design and implement programs for judges to attend who fail to achieve judicial evaluation standards. The majority of the supreme judicial court shall also establish disciplinary procedures for judges who do not complete programs implemented for judges who fail to achieve judicial evaluation standards.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 91, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 91 / Section 20
Supervision by department of erections under legislative grants
Status: in_force

Section 20. Whoever is authorized by the general court to build over tide waters a bridge, wharf, pier or dam, to fill flats or drive piles below high water mark, or to build any structures in the Connecticut river, or in the non-tidal part of the Merrimack river, or to build or extend any structure or to do any other work mentioned in the preceding section in, over or upon the waters of any great pond, shall not commence such work until he has given written notice thereof to the department and submitted plans of any proposed structure, the flats to be filled, and the manner in which the work is to be performed, and the same has been approved in writing by the department, which may alter such plans and prescribe any direction, limits and manner of doing the work consistent with the legislative grant. Such works shall be supervised by the department.

Section 20. Whoever is authorized by the general court to build over tide waters a bridge, wharf, pier or dam, to fill flats or drive piles below high water mark, or to build any structures in the Connecticut river, or in the non-tidal part of the Merrimack river, or to build or extend any structure or to do any other work mentioned in the preceding section in, over or upon the waters of any great pond, shall not commence such work until he has given written notice thereof to the department and submitted plans of any proposed structure, the flats to be filled, and the manner in which the work is to be performed, and the same has been approved in writing by the department, which may alter such plans and prescribe any direction, limits and manner of doing the work consistent with the legislative grant. Such works shall be supervised by the department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 158, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 158 / Section 26
Employees' stock; issuance
Status: in_force

Section 26. A corporation may, by a vote of its general stockholders at a meeting called for the purpose, issue employees' stock to be held only by the employees of such corporation. The par value of the shares of such employees' stock shall be ten dollars, and the purchasers thereof may pay for them in monthly instalments of one dollar upon each share. The total amount of such employees' stock outstanding at any time shall not exceed two fifths of the actual capital paid in on the general and employees' stock.

Section 26. A corporation may, by a vote of its general stockholders at a meeting called for the purpose, issue employees' stock to be held only by the employees of such corporation. The par value of the shares of such employees' stock shall be ten dollars, and the purchasers thereof may pay for them in monthly instalments of one dollar upon each share. The total amount of such employees' stock outstanding at any time shall not exceed two fifths of the actual capital paid in on the general and employees' stock.