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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 43J — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 43J
Permanent care and improvement fund for community mausoleums
Status: in_force

Section 43J. Every cemetery association or other agency establishing, maintaining and operating a community mausoleum on or after July first, nineteen hundred and thirty-six, shall create and establish a permanent care and improvement fund, distinct and separate from the permanent care and improvement fund of its cemetery. The fund established under authority of this section shall be created by applying to such fund at least thirty per cent of the proceeds received, in full or in instalments, from the sales of crypts in such mausoleum. The income of such fund shall be devoted to the care, maintenance and improvement of such community mausoleum.

Section 43J. Every cemetery association or other agency establishing, maintaining and operating a community mausoleum on or after July first, nineteen hundred and thirty-six, shall create and establish a permanent care and improvement fund, distinct and separate from the permanent care and improvement fund of its cemetery. The fund established under authority of this section shall be created by applying to such fund at least thirty per cent of the proceeds received, in full or in instalments, from the sales of crypts in such mausoleum. The income of such fund shall be devoted to the care, maintenance and improvement of such community mausoleum.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 6
Powers and duties; commanding assistance
Status: in_force

Section 6. Such firewards or other officers may require assistance for extinguishing a fire and for removing furniture, goods or merchandise from a building on fire or in danger of fire. They may appoint guards to secure the same, may require assistance for demolishing a building, and suppress tumults and disorders at fires.

Section 6. Such firewards or other officers may require assistance for extinguishing a fire and for removing furniture, goods or merchandise from a building on fire or in danger of fire. They may appoint guards to secure the same, may require assistance for demolishing a building, and suppress tumults and disorders at fires.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 34C — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 34C
Compensation; clerical expenses
Status: in_force

Section 34C. No member of said council, except as hereinafter provided, shall receive any compensation for his services, but said council and the several members thereof shall be allowed from the state treasury out of any appropriation made for the purpose such expenses for clerical and other services, travel and incidentals as the governor and council shall approve. The secretary of said council, whether or not a member thereof, shall receive from the commonwealth a salary of ten thousand dollars.

Section 34C. No member of said council, except as hereinafter provided, shall receive any compensation for his services, but said council and the several members thereof shall be allowed from the state treasury out of any appropriation made for the purpose such expenses for clerical and other services, travel and incidentals as the governor and council shall approve. The secretary of said council, whether or not a member thereof, shall receive from the commonwealth a salary of ten thousand dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 211D, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 211D / Section 15
Community advisory board; Roxbury community; consultation
Status: in_force

Section 15. The committee shall consult regularly with a community advisory board appointed by the committee to represent the greater Roxbury community. Members of the community advisory board shall not receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses.

Section 15. The committee shall consult regularly with a community advisory board appointed by the committee to represent the greater Roxbury community. Members of the community advisory board shall not receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 29, sec. 31D — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 29 / Section 31D
Payment of salaries upon death of officers or employees; discharge of liability
Status: in_force

Section 31D. Whenever an officer or employee or former officer or employee of the commonwealth dies, and the commonwealth owes that officer or employee any sum or sums, by reason of services rendered or by reason of the terms of the officer or employee's employment, the comptroller may issue such sums to the beneficiaries designated to the employee under section 31A. Payments made as provided in this section shall discharge the liability of the commonwealth to all persons with respect to such sum or sums.

Section 31D. Whenever an officer or employee or former officer or employee of the commonwealth dies, and the commonwealth owes that officer or employee any sum or sums, by reason of services rendered or by reason of the terms of the officer or employee's employment, the comptroller may issue such sums to the beneficiaries designated to the employee under section 31A. Payments made as provided in this section shall discharge the liability of the commonwealth to all persons with respect to such sum or sums.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 35, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 35 / Section 3
Oaths; bonds
Status: in_force

Section 3. County treasurers, except in Suffolk and Nantucket counties, shall be sworn before the county commissioners, who shall make a record thereof. Each treasurer shall give an annual bond to the county for the faithful performance of his official duties, in a form approved by the attorney general, with a surety company authorized to transact business in the commonwealth, as surety, and in such sum as the commissioners shall approve. An attested copy thereof and a certificate of the commissioners that the original is in their possession shall be filed with the state secretary within one week after its approval. Suit thereon may be brought in the name and for the benefit of the county by the commissioners or by the attorney general. The bond required herein shall cover the duties of the treasurer with respect to trust funds and funds of retirement systems which are in his custody by virtue of his office, and any such funds, for the purposes of said bond, shall be deemed to be public funds.

Section 3. County treasurers, except in Suffolk and Nantucket counties, shall be sworn before the county commissioners, who shall make a record thereof. Each treasurer shall give an annual bond to the county for the faithful performance of his official duties, in a form approved by the attorney general, with a surety company authorized to transact business in the commonwealth, as surety, and in such sum as the commissioners shall approve. An attested copy thereof and a certificate of the commissioners that the original is in their possession shall be filed with the state secretary within one week after its approval. Suit thereon may be brought in the name and for the benefit of the county by the commissioners or by the attorney general. The bond required herein shall cover the duties of the treasurer with respect to trust funds and funds of retirement systems which are in his custody by virtue of his office, and any such funds, for the purposes of said bond, shall be deemed to be public funds.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94C, sec. 44 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94C / Section 44
Violations of Sec. 34; acquittal, dismissal or indictment nol prossed; sealing of records
Status: in_force

Section 44. If any person is found not guilty of the violation of any provision of section thirty-four or if a complaint against him is dismissed or an indictment nol prossed for a violation of said section, the court shall order all official records relating to his arrest, indictment, conviction, continuance or discharge to be sealed; provided, however, that departmental records maintained by police and other law enforcement agencies which are not public records shall not be sealed. No person as to whom such sealing has been ordered shall be held thereafter under any provision of any law to be guilty of perjury or otherwise making a false statement by reason of his failure to recite or acknowledge such arrest, indictment, disposition, sealing or any other related court proceeding, in response to any inquiry made of him for any purpose.

Section 44. If any person is found not guilty of the violation of any provision of section thirty-four or if a complaint against him is dismissed or an indictment nol prossed for a violation of said section, the court shall order all official records relating to his arrest, indictment, conviction, continuance or discharge to be sealed; provided, however, that departmental records maintained by police and other law enforcement agencies which are not public records shall not be sealed.

No person as to whom such sealing has been ordered shall be held thereafter under any provision of any law to be guilty of perjury or otherwise making a false statement by reason of his failure to recite or acknowledge such arrest, indictment, disposition, sealing or any other related court proceeding, in response to any inquiry made of him for any purpose.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 75 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 75
Deputy sheriffs and constables; compensation
Status: in_force

Section 75. The compensation of deputy sheriffs not on salary and of constables for attendance upon the supreme judicial, appeals, superior or probate court shall be paid by the commonwealth. The compensation of deputy sheriffs not on salary and of constables for attendance upon the sessions of the county commissioners, shall be paid by the respective counties.

Section 75. The compensation of deputy sheriffs not on salary and of constables for attendance upon the supreme judicial, appeals, superior or probate court shall be paid by the commonwealth. The compensation of deputy sheriffs not on salary and of constables for attendance upon the sessions of the county commissioners, shall be paid by the respective counties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 119, sec. 57 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 119 / Section 57
Delinquent children; investigation by probation officer; record of performance; reports
Status: in_force

Section 57. Every case of a delinquent child shall be investigated by the probation officer, who shall make a report regarding the character of such child, his school record, home surroundings and the previous complaints against him, if any. In every case involving a child attending a special class authorized by law, he shall secure from the bureau of special education a record of performance of said child. He shall be present in court at the trial of the case, and furnish the court with such information and assistance as shall be required. At the end of the probation period of a child who has been placed on probation, the officer in whose care he has been shall make a report as to his conduct during such period.

Section 57. Every case of a delinquent child shall be investigated by the probation officer, who shall make a report regarding the character of such child, his school record, home surroundings and the previous complaints against him, if any. In every case involving a child attending a special class authorized by law, he shall secure from the bureau of special education a record of performance of said child. He shall be present in court at the trial of the case, and furnish the court with such information and assistance as shall be required. At the end of the probation period of a child who has been placed on probation, the officer in whose care he has been shall make a report as to his conduct during such period.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 207 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 207
Dietitians/nutritionists; license renewal biennially; continuing education; proof of compliance
Status: in_force

Section 207. Every person licensed in accordance with this chapter shall apply to the board for renewal of license on or before the anniversary of the date of birth of the licensee next occurring more than 24 months after the date of issuance of the license and every two years thereafter. An application for renewal of license shall be approved for those applicants who provide evidence of successful completion of at least 30 hours biannually of continuing education for licensed dietitian/nutritionists as approved by the board, and provide evidence of compliance with such other requirements or equivalent requirements as approved by the board. Upon satisfactory proof of compliance with the licensing requirements for dietitians/nutritionists and successful completion of said continuing education requirement the board shall issue a renewal license showing that the holder is entitled to be licensed for two years. The board may provide for the late renewal of a license which has lapsed and may require the payment of a late fee.

Section 207. Every person licensed in accordance with this chapter shall apply to the board for renewal of license on or before the anniversary of the date of birth of the licensee next occurring more than 24 months after the date of issuance of the license and every two years thereafter. An application for renewal of license shall be approved for those applicants who provide evidence of successful completion of at least 30 hours biannually of continuing education for licensed dietitian/nutritionists as approved by the board, and provide evidence of compliance with such other requirements or equivalent requirements as approved by the board. Upon satisfactory proof of compliance with the licensing requirements for dietitians/nutritionists and successful completion of said continuing education requirement the board shall issue a renewal license showing that the holder is entitled to be licensed for two years. The board may provide for the late renewal of a license which has lapsed and may require the payment of a late fee.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156B, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156B / Section 23
Stockholders' liability for issued stock
Status: in_force

Section 23. Shares of stock issued in accordance with section twenty-one shall, except for unpaid instalments on instalment stock issued pursuant to section nineteen, be fully paid stock and not liable to any further call or assessment thereon.

Section 23. Shares of stock issued in accordance with section twenty-one shall, except for unpaid instalments on instalment stock issued pursuant to section nineteen, be fully paid stock and not liable to any further call or assessment thereon.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44 / Section 3
Computation of indebtedness
Status: in_force

Section 3. The indebtedness of a city or town for a specific purpose shall be its net indebtedness, which shall be the total indebtedness for that purpose after deducting the amount of sinking funds applicable to the same. The indebtedness to which the debt limit imposed by section ten shall be applied shall be the total net indebtedness of the city or town after excluding debts exempted from the operation of said section.

Section 3. The indebtedness of a city or town for a specific purpose shall be its net indebtedness, which shall be the total indebtedness for that purpose after deducting the amount of sinking funds applicable to the same. The indebtedness to which the debt limit imposed by section ten shall be applied shall be the total net indebtedness of the city or town after excluding debts exempted from the operation of said section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159B, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159B / Section 15
Temporary certificates and permits
Status: in_force

Section 15. The department may, upon application therefor, when consistent with the public interest and the policy of this chapter, as set forth in section one, issue such temporary certificates to common carriers by motor vehicles and such temporary permits to contract carriers by motor vehicle as it deems necessary to meet special and individual circumstances wherein adequate service by motor carriers is not readily available. Motor carriers operating under such temporary certificates and permits shall conform to all requirements of this chapter with respect to the filing of rates, copies of written contracts, minimum schedules and other provisions relating to the justice and reasonableness of rates, rules, regulations and charges, and the department, in issuing such temporary certificates and permits, shall consider the effect thereof upon competing carriers as is required by sections three, four, six and seven in acting thereunder.

Section 15. The department may, upon application therefor, when consistent with the public interest and the policy of this chapter, as set forth in section one, issue such temporary certificates to common carriers by motor vehicles and such temporary permits to contract carriers by motor vehicle as it deems necessary to meet special and individual circumstances wherein adequate service by motor carriers is not readily available. Motor carriers operating under such temporary certificates and permits shall conform to all requirements of this chapter with respect to the filing of rates, copies of written contracts, minimum schedules and other provisions relating to the justice and reasonableness of rates, rules, regulations and charges, and the department, in issuing such temporary certificates and permits, shall consider the effect thereof upon competing carriers as is required by sections three, four, six and seven in acting thereunder.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 119, sec. 68B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 119 / Section 68B
Special foster homes; detention homes; alternate placements of child
Status: in_force

Section 68B. The department of youth services may use or provide special foster homes and places of temporary custody commonly referred to as detention homes, at various places in the commonwealth which shall be completely separate from any police station, town lockup or jail, and which shall be used solely for the temporary care, custody and study of children committed to the care of the department of youth services. Nothing in this section shall prevent the department from using or providing alternative placements and employing alternative measures which, in its discretion, will reasonably assure the appearance of the children before the court.

Section 68B. The department of youth services may use or provide special foster homes and places of temporary custody commonly referred to as detention homes, at various places in the commonwealth which shall be completely separate from any police station, town lockup or jail, and which shall be used solely for the temporary care, custody and study of children committed to the care of the department of youth services. Nothing in this section shall prevent the department from using or providing alternative placements and employing alternative measures which, in its discretion, will reasonably assure the appearance of the children before the court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 115A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 115A
Replacement of gas meters
Status: in_force

Section 115A. Each meter for measuring gas provided by a gas company or municipal lighting plant to a consumer shall, not later than seven years from the date of installation or replacement, be removed by the company or municipal lighting plant from the premises of the consumer and replaced by it with such a meter which has been newly tested, sealed and stamped in accordance with law. Any gas company or municipal lighting plant which violates any provision of this section, unless in the opinion of the department such violation is due to unavoidable cause, accident or lack of materials, shall forfeit five dollars for each meter which is not removed and replaced as provided herein. Forfeitures incurred under this section shall not be included as expenses in connection with the establishment of rates by said companies.

Section 115A. Each meter for measuring gas provided by a gas company or municipal lighting plant to a consumer shall, not later than seven years from the date of installation or replacement, be removed by the company or municipal lighting plant from the premises of the consumer and replaced by it with such a meter which has been newly tested, sealed and stamped in accordance with law.

Any gas company or municipal lighting plant which violates any provision of this section, unless in the opinion of the department such violation is due to unavoidable cause, accident or lack of materials, shall forfeit five dollars for each meter which is not removed and replaced as provided herein. Forfeitures incurred under this section shall not be included as expenses in connection with the establishment of rates by said companies.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 68, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title XI / Chapter 68 / Section 11
Monthly meeting of Quakers; appointment of trustees; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Section 11. Such monthly meeting may appoint, in such manner and for such time as it may determine, three members of any preparative meeting which belongs to it or forms a part thereof to act as a board of trustees. Such trustees and their successors shall be a body corporate for the purpose of taking, holding managing or conveying any real estate which may be owned or acquired by such preparative meeting or granted to the use of said meeting, and, upon their appointment, the power of the overseers of such monthly meeting to receive, hold or manage any real estate for the use of such preparative meeting shall cease, and they shall convey to said trustees any real estate the legal title to which is vested in them as the body corporate in trust for such preparative meeting to be held by said trustees upon the same trusts. The trustees may manage and convey any real estate held by them upon the same terms and conditions upon which it was granted and may prosecute or defend any action relative thereto, but they shall not convey it without the written consent of the preparative meeting, granted as the decision of said meeting. The income of real estate so held by them in trust and the income of any gifts of personal estate which may be held by overseers for the same preparative meeting under the preceding section shall not, in all, exceed five thousand dollars a year.

Section 11. Such monthly meeting may appoint, in such manner and for such time as it may determine, three members of any preparative meeting which belongs to it or forms a part thereof to act as a board of trustees. Such trustees and their successors shall be a body corporate for the purpose of taking, holding managing or conveying any real estate which may be owned or acquired by such preparative meeting or granted to the use of said meeting, and, upon their appointment, the power of the overseers of such monthly meeting to receive, hold or manage any real estate for the use of such preparative meeting shall cease, and they shall convey to said trustees any real estate the legal title to which is vested in them as the body corporate in trust for such preparative meeting to be held by said trustees upon the same trusts. The trustees may manage and convey any real estate held by them upon the same terms and conditions upon which it was granted and may prosecute or defend any action relative thereto, but they shall not convey it without the written consent of the preparative meeting, granted as the decision of said meeting. The income of real estate so held by them in trust and the income of any gifts of personal estate which may be held by overseers for the same preparative meeting under the preceding section shall not, in all, exceed five thousand dollars a year.