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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 17D — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90 / Section 17D
Speed limits in active construction zones
Status: in_force

Section 17D. (a) For purposes of this section, ''active construction zone'' shall mean an area on a public highway or on the adjacent right of way where construction, repair, maintenance or survey work is performed by the department or by a utility company or a private contractor under contract with the department. (b) Notwithstanding section 18, the department may establish and post a speed limit in an active construction zone without conducting an engineering study. A rate of speed in excess of a speed limit posted under this section shall be prima facie evidence that the speed of the motor was greater than is reasonable and proper. A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of double the amount imposed for such a violation in that area if the area were not designated an active construction zone. An active construction zone speed limit shall be effective when signs giving notice of that speed limit are prominently displayed in proximity to the active construction zone and construction, repair, maintenance or survey work is performed. Such signs may display either a fixed speed limit or an electronic message that displays adjusted speed limits when work is being performed. The signs shall notify motorists that the fine for a violation of the posted speed limit is doubled in the active construction zone.

Section 17D. (a) For purposes of this section, ''active construction zone'' shall mean an area on a public highway or on the adjacent right of way where construction, repair, maintenance or survey work is performed by the department or by a utility company or a private contractor under contract with the department.

(b) Notwithstanding section 18, the department may establish and post a speed limit in an active construction zone without conducting an engineering study. A rate of speed in excess of a speed limit posted under this section shall be prima facie evidence that the speed of the motor was greater than is reasonable and proper. A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of double the amount imposed for such a violation in that area if the area were not designated an active construction zone.

An active construction zone speed limit shall be effective when signs giving notice of that speed limit are prominently displayed in proximity to the active construction zone and construction, repair, maintenance or survey work is performed. Such signs may display either a fixed speed limit or an electronic message that displays adjusted speed limits when work is being performed. The signs shall notify motorists that the fine for a violation of the posted speed limit is doubled in the active construction zone.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 68, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XI / Chapter 68 / Section 2
Corporate bodies; status of ministers and lay officials
Status: in_force

Section 2. When the ministers, elders or vestry of a church are joined in the gifts, grants, bequests or devises mentioned in the preceding section, as donees or grantees with the deacons, wardens or trustees, such officers and their successors, with the deacons, wardens or trustees, shall be deemed the corporation for the purposes mentioned in said section.

Section 2. When the ministers, elders or vestry of a church are joined in the gifts, grants, bequests or devises mentioned in the preceding section, as donees or grantees with the deacons, wardens or trustees, such officers and their successors, with the deacons, wardens or trustees, shall be deemed the corporation for the purposes mentioned in said section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 49, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 49 / Section 10
Fences on lands owned in severalty and occupied in common; construction
Status: in_force

Section 10. If land belonging to two persons in severalty has been occupied in common without a partition fence, and one of the occupants desires to occupy his part in severalty, and both occupants are in possession of beasts which would be restrained by the erection of a fence dividing the parts of each occupant, and the other occupant refuses or neglects on demand to divide the line where the fence ought to be built, or to build a sufficient fence on his part of the line when divided, the party desiring it may have the same divided and assigned by the fence viewers in the manner provided in this chapter; and the fence viewers may in writing assign a reasonable time, having regard to the season, for making the fence; and if the occupant complained of does not make his part of the fence within the time so assigned, the other party may, after having made up his part of the fence, make up the part of such occupant, and recover therefor double the sum total of the expense thereof and fees, as provided in section five.

Section 10. If land belonging to two persons in severalty has been occupied in common without a partition fence, and one of the occupants desires to occupy his part in severalty, and both occupants are in possession of beasts which would be restrained by the erection of a fence dividing the parts of each occupant, and the other occupant refuses or neglects on demand to divide the line where the fence ought to be built, or to build a sufficient fence on his part of the line when divided, the party desiring it may have the same divided and assigned by the fence viewers in the manner provided in this chapter; and the fence viewers may in writing assign a reasonable time, having regard to the season, for making the fence; and if the occupant complained of does not make his part of the fence within the time so assigned, the other party may, after having made up his part of the fence, make up the part of such occupant, and recover therefor double the sum total of the expense thereof and fees, as provided in section five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15C — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15C
American History Month
Status: in_force

Section 15C. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the month of February as American History Month and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate historical exercises in the public schools and elsewhere so that they may be annually reminded of the unselfish and devoted service and heroic sacrifices of those who contributed so much to the glorious history of the commonwealth and the nation.

Section 15C. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the month of February as American History Month and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate historical exercises in the public schools and elsewhere so that they may be annually reminded of the unselfish and devoted service and heroic sacrifices of those who contributed so much to the glorious history of the commonwealth and the nation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 35P — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 35P
State House Special Event Fund
Status: in_force

Section 35P. There shall be established upon the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the State House Special Event Fund. The superintendent of the state house shall establish and charge a fee or service charge to nongovernmental individuals, entities and groups using the state house for meetings, receptions or exhibits, which may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent. The superintendent or his designee shall establish such fee or charge based upon the actual cost of use, including personnel requests for security, preparation, equipment replacement, cleanup, utilities used and compensation for wear on the building. The superintendent or his designee may, in their discretion, require a nongovernmental entity to enter into a written agreement indemnifying the commonwealth against any claims for casualty liability and may require the posting of an insurance bond. All monies, grants, gifts, bequests or other contributions received by the superintendent under this section shall be made payable to and deposited in the fund; provided, however, that the superintendent may retain funds to be expended after consultation with the committee on rules of the 2 branches, acting concurrently, for the restoration, equipment repair and replacement and educational and cultural programs and tours at the state house; and provided further, that funds shall be used for the maintenance of the military history museum pursuant to section 14 of chapter 8.

Section 35P. There shall be established upon the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the State House Special Event Fund. The superintendent of the state house shall establish and charge a fee or service charge to nongovernmental individuals, entities and groups using the state house for meetings, receptions or exhibits, which may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent. The superintendent or his designee shall establish such fee or charge based upon the actual cost of use, including personnel requests for security, preparation, equipment replacement, cleanup, utilities used and compensation for wear on the building. The superintendent or his designee may, in their discretion, require a nongovernmental entity to enter into a written agreement indemnifying the commonwealth against any claims for casualty liability and may require the posting of an insurance bond. All monies, grants, gifts, bequests or other contributions received by the superintendent under this section shall be made payable to and deposited in the fund; provided, however, that the superintendent may retain funds to be expended after consultation with the committee on rules of the 2 branches, acting concurrently, for the restoration, equipment repair and replacement and educational and cultural programs and tours at the state house; and provided further, that funds shall be used for the maintenance of the military history museum pursuant to section 14 of chapter 8.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 90 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 90
Absent defendant; notice
Status: in_force

Section 90. If the defendant is not within the commonwealth and has no attorney therein, the notice in writing shall be left at his last and usual place of abode, if any, in the commonwealth; otherwise, it shall be delivered to, or left at the dwelling house or place of business of, the person who had possession of the property at the time of the attachment.

Section 90. If the defendant is not within the commonwealth and has no attorney therein, the notice in writing shall be left at his last and usual place of abode, if any, in the commonwealth; otherwise, it shall be delivered to, or left at the dwelling house or place of business of, the person who had possession of the property at the time of the attachment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 60, sec. 103 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 60 / Section 103
Failure to aid collector
Status: in_force

Section 103. Whoever refuses or neglects to aid a collector when required under section thirty-three shall forfeit not more than ten dollars.

Section 103. Whoever refuses or neglects to aid a collector when required under section thirty-three shall forfeit not more than ten dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 100H — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 100H
Indemnification of law enforcement officers for dogs used in connection with official duties
Status: in_force

Section 100H. If an action is brought against a law enforcement officer because of damage caused by a dog which said officer was caring for or maintaining in connection with his official duties, the political subdivision employing said officer shall indemnify him for expenses or damages incurred in the settlement or defense of such action; provided that in the case of an officer employed by a city or town such settlement or defense shall have been made by the city solicitor or town counsel or by an attorney legally employed for the purpose by a city or town.

Section 100H. If an action is brought against a law enforcement officer because of damage caused by a dog which said officer was caring for or maintaining in connection with his official duties, the political subdivision employing said officer shall indemnify him for expenses or damages incurred in the settlement or defense of such action; provided that in the case of an officer employed by a city or town such settlement or defense shall have been made by the city solicitor or town counsel or by an attorney legally employed for the purpose by a city or town.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 10
Registers of deeds acting as assistant recorders
Status: in_force

Section 10. The register of deeds in each district where land has been registered shall have the same authority as the recorder to make memoranda affecting the title of such land, and to enter and issue new certificates of title, and to affix the seal of the court to such certificates and duplicate certificates of title; but in executing the provisions of this chapter, registers of deeds shall be subject to the general direction of the recorder, in order to secure uniformity; and, in the performance of their duties under this chapter, the official designation of registers of deeds shall be assistant recorders for their respective registry districts.

Section 10. The register of deeds in each district where land has been registered shall have the same authority as the recorder to make memoranda affecting the title of such land, and to enter and issue new certificates of title, and to affix the seal of the court to such certificates and duplicate certificates of title; but in executing the provisions of this chapter, registers of deeds shall be subject to the general direction of the recorder, in order to secure uniformity; and, in the performance of their duties under this chapter, the official designation of registers of deeds shall be assistant recorders for their respective registry districts.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, sec. 85A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 272 / Section 85A
Injuring, taking away or harboring domesticated animals or birds; removal of dog license tag, collar or harness; imitation tag
Status: in_force

Section 85A. Whoever with wrongful intent kills, maims, entices or carries away a dog or other domesticated animal or bird shall be liable in tort to its owner for three times its value. Any person who removes from the dog of another its license tag, collar or harness, or who, without the authorization of the owner or keeper, holds or harbors a dog or other domesticated animal of another, or who holds or harbors a lost or strayed dog or other domesticated animal for more than forty-eight hours after such animal comes into his possession without reporting or taking it to the police station or dog officer nearest to the place where it was found and informing the police officer or dog officer in charge where such dog or other animal was found, the name, color, age, size and pedigree, as fully as possible, of such animal and the person's own name and address, or who shall cause a dog to wear an imitation or counterfeit of the official tag prescribed by section one hundred and thirty-seven, one hundred and thirty-seven A or one hundred and thirty-seven B of chapter one hundred and forty, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

Section 85A. Whoever with wrongful intent kills, maims, entices or carries away a dog or other domesticated animal or bird shall be liable in tort to its owner for three times its value. Any person who removes from the dog of another its license tag, collar or harness, or who, without the authorization of the owner or keeper, holds or harbors a dog or other domesticated animal of another, or who holds or harbors a lost or strayed dog or other domesticated animal for more than forty-eight hours after such animal comes into his possession without reporting or taking it to the police station or dog officer nearest to the place where it was found and informing the police officer or dog officer in charge where such dog or other animal was found, the name, color, age, size and pedigree, as fully as possible, of such animal and the person's own name and address, or who shall cause a dog to wear an imitation or counterfeit of the official tag prescribed by section one hundred and thirty-seven, one hundred and thirty-seven A or one hundred and thirty-seven B of chapter one hundred and forty, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 142, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 142 / Section 2
Application of supervision of plumbing statutes
Status: in_force

Section 2. Sections one through twenty-two, except section twenty-one, shall apply to all cities and towns.

Section 2. Sections one through twenty-two, except section twenty-one, shall apply to all cities and towns.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 43K — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 43K
Custodian of fund; administration and investment
Status: in_force

Section 43K. The treasurer of the cemetery in which such community mausoleum is situated shall be the custodian of the permanent care and improvement fund established therefor as aforesaid and every such fund shall be held, administered and invested in the manner provided by law for funds in savings banks of the commonwealth.

Section 43K. The treasurer of the cemetery in which such community mausoleum is situated shall be the custodian of the permanent care and improvement fund established therefor as aforesaid and every such fund shall be held, administered and invested in the manner provided by law for funds in savings banks of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 81 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 81
Programs of control and eradication of tuberculosis; responsibility
Status: in_force

Section 81. The department shall have responsibility for conducting programs aimed at controlling and eradicating tuberculosis in the commonwealth. It may establish, foster, and give such aid and assistance as it deems necessary for the establishment and maintenance of out-patient and diagnostic facilities for tuberculosis within tuberculosis hospitals, in other institutions, or in collaboration with local boards of health. It shall provide co-ordination and consultation to local boards of health in gathering and disseminating information on a state-wide basis regarding the prevalence of tuberculosis in the commonwealth.

Section 81. The department shall have responsibility for conducting programs aimed at controlling and eradicating tuberculosis in the commonwealth. It may establish, foster, and give such aid and assistance as it deems necessary for the establishment and maintenance of out-patient and diagnostic facilities for tuberculosis within tuberculosis hospitals, in other institutions, or in collaboration with local boards of health. It shall provide co-ordination and consultation to local boards of health in gathering and disseminating information on a state-wide basis regarding the prevalence of tuberculosis in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, sec. 25D — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 152 / Section 25D
Service companies; investigation, adjustment or settlement of claims for self-insurers
Status: in_force

Section 25D. A self-insurer may engage a service company, third party administrator, or like organization to investigate, adjust or settle claims under this chapter. The insurance commissioner shall promulgate regulations governing the conduct and practices of service companies, third party administrators, or like organizations.

Section 25D. A self-insurer may engage a service company, third party administrator, or like organization to investigate, adjust or settle claims under this chapter. The insurance commissioner shall promulgate regulations governing the conduct and practices of service companies, third party administrators, or like organizations.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, sec. 85B — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 272 / Section 85B
Assistance animals stolen or attacked; actions for economic and non-economic damages
Status: in_force

Section 85B. (a) A physically impaired person who uses an assistance animal or the owner of the assistance animal, may bring an action for economic and non-economic damages against a person who steals or attacks the assistance animal. The action authorized by this subsection may be brought by the physically impaired person or owner notwithstanding that the assistance animal was in the custody or under the supervision of another person when the theft or attack occurred. If any other non-assistance animal should attack an assistance animal, the owner of the assistance animal may seek compensation from the owner or custodian of the non-assistance animal found to have caused harm to the assistance animal. (b) If the theft or attack of an assistance animal as described in subsection (a) results in the death of the animal or the animal is not returned or if injuries sustained prevent the assistance animal from returning to service, the measure of economic damages shall include, but are not limited to, the veterinary medical expenses and the replacement cost of an equally trained assistance animal, without any differentiation for the age or the experience of the animal. (c) A cause of action shall not arise under this section if the physically impaired individual, owner or the individual having custody or supervision of the assistance animal was engaged in the commission of a crime at the time of injury sustained by the assistance animal.

Section 85B. (a) A physically impaired person who uses an assistance animal or the owner of the assistance animal, may bring an action for economic and non-economic damages against a person who steals or attacks the assistance animal. The action authorized by this subsection may be brought by the physically impaired person or owner notwithstanding that the assistance animal was in the custody or under the supervision of another person when the theft or attack occurred. If any other non-assistance animal should attack an assistance animal, the owner of the assistance animal may seek compensation from the owner or custodian of the non-assistance animal found to have caused harm to the assistance animal.

(b) If the theft or attack of an assistance animal as described in subsection (a) results in the death of the animal or the animal is not returned or if injuries sustained prevent the assistance animal from returning to service, the measure of economic damages shall include, but are not limited to, the veterinary medical expenses and the replacement cost of an equally trained assistance animal, without any differentiation for the age or the experience of the animal.

(c) A cause of action shall not arise under this section if the physically impaired individual, owner or the individual having custody or supervision of the assistance animal was engaged in the commission of a crime at the time of injury sustained by the assistance animal.