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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 234A, sec. 64 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 234A / Section 64
Juror orientation
Status: in_force

Section 64. On the first morning of juror service, grand and trial jurors shall be oriented by the court as to their duties and responsibilities. The court may include such other general information and instruction as it deems appropriate. The court may use a videotaped presentation for this orientation. In the event of any conflict, the instructions or charge of the trial judge in a particular case shall supersede the general information provided to jurors in the orientation program. The office of jury commissioner, with the approval of the committee, may prepare such videotaped materials and other materials as are appropriate for use in the juror orientation programs. The office of jury commissioner may permit juror orientation materials to be used for educational purposes by schools, civic organizations, the press, and other groups in order to foster improved public understanding of the jury system. Unless the court orders otherwise, members of the public may be present in the juror pool during juror orientation programs for educational purposes.

Section 64. On the first morning of juror service, grand and trial jurors shall be oriented by the court as to their duties and responsibilities. The court may include such other general information and instruction as it deems appropriate. The court may use a videotaped presentation for this orientation. In the event of any conflict, the instructions or charge of the trial judge in a particular case shall supersede the general information provided to jurors in the orientation program. The office of jury commissioner, with the approval of the committee, may prepare such videotaped materials and other materials as are appropriate for use in the juror orientation programs. The office of jury commissioner may permit juror orientation materials to be used for educational purposes by schools, civic organizations, the press, and other groups in order to foster improved public understanding of the jury system. Unless the court orders otherwise, members of the public may be present in the juror pool during juror orientation programs for educational purposes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 145A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 145A
Anti-rabic vaccine and treatment; rates of compensation
Status: in_force

Section 145A. The board of health of a city or town shall, upon application, furnish free of charge to any uninsured resident thereof who has been exposed to rabies, or may have been so exposed, anti-rabic vaccine and anti-rabic treatment, in accordance with rules and regulations which the department of public health is hereby authorized to make. Except in Boston, such person shall have the right to select his own physician, who shall be paid by the city or town at a rate established as hereinafter provided, and the fact that a physician is a member of a board of health shall not disqualify him from being so selected and from being paid by the city or town for his services. Boards of health shall establish rates of compensation for such treatment.

Section 145A. The board of health of a city or town shall, upon application, furnish free of charge to any uninsured resident thereof who has been exposed to rabies, or may have been so exposed, anti-rabic vaccine and anti-rabic treatment, in accordance with rules and regulations which the department of public health is hereby authorized to make. Except in Boston, such person shall have the right to select his own physician, who shall be paid by the city or town at a rate established as hereinafter provided, and the fact that a physician is a member of a board of health shall not disqualify him from being so selected and from being paid by the city or town for his services. Boards of health shall establish rates of compensation for such treatment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 214, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 214 / Section 15
Control of action
Status: in_force

Section 15. A justice of either court shall not dissolve an injunction issued by the other court, or by a justice thereof, or interpose in any action in which equitable relief is sought pending before the other court, except as provided in sections one hundred and fifteen, one hundred and seventeen, and one hundred and eighteen of chapter two hundred and thirty-one.

Section 15. A justice of either court shall not dissolve an injunction issued by the other court, or by a justice thereof, or interpose in any action in which equitable relief is sought pending before the other court, except as provided in sections one hundred and fifteen, one hundred and seventeen, and one hundred and eighteen of chapter two hundred and thirty-one.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 99 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 99
Action on bond; right of creditor not joining
Status: in_force

Section 99. A creditor who is entitled to the benefit of the bond, and who has not joined in bringing the action thereon may, upon motion at any time before final judgment, intervene in the action upon terms.

Section 99. A creditor who is entitled to the benefit of the bond, and who has not joined in bringing the action thereon may, upon motion at any time before final judgment, intervene in the action upon terms.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6C, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6C / Section 12
Integrated asset management system
Status: in_force

Section 12. The department shall, subject to the approval and oversight of the executive office of technology services and security, develop and implement a single integrated asset management system to oversee and coordinate the maintenance, preservation, reconstruction and investment of all of the assets in its possession, custody and control. The department may use programs and services offered by the division of capital asset management and maintenance and the information technology division or separate offices, divisions, and authorities within the department to aid in its development of an integrated asset management system as long as, in the judgment of the department, such programs and services compare favorably with those available from private vendors and are offered at competitive prices.

Section 12. The department shall, subject to the approval and oversight of the executive office of technology services and security, develop and implement a single integrated asset management system to oversee and coordinate the maintenance, preservation, reconstruction and investment of all of the assets in its possession, custody and control. The department may use programs and services offered by the division of capital asset management and maintenance and the information technology division or separate offices, divisions, and authorities within the department to aid in its development of an integrated asset management system as long as, in the judgment of the department, such programs and services compare favorably with those available from private vendors and are offered at competitive prices.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 2
Salary of lieutenant governor; other sources of income
Status: in_force

Section 2. (a) The lieutenant governor shall receive a salary of $165,000 and an additional amount to be adjusted biennially to reflect the aggregate quarterly change in salaries and wages in the commonwealth for the most recent 8 quarters as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the United States Department of Commerce. (b) The lieutenant governor shall not receive earned income from any other source but may receive unearned or passive income.

Section 2. (a) The lieutenant governor shall receive a salary of $165,000 and an additional amount to be adjusted biennially to reflect the aggregate quarterly change in salaries and wages in the commonwealth for the most recent 8 quarters as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in the United States Department of Commerce.

(b) The lieutenant governor shall not receive earned income from any other source but may receive unearned or passive income.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161A / Section 50
Retirement information to be made available for all current, former and future Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority employees and retirees
Status: in_force

Section 50. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or its successor, shall make available retirement information, for all current, former and future Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority employees and retirees, which includes total annual and monthly pension benefit contributions, in an electronically searchable and aggregate format in accordance with chapter 66 and section 14C of chapter 7. The information shall include name, position, annual salary, monthly and annual pension payment, age and number of years in service for each employee or retiree at retirement.

Section 50. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or its successor, shall make available retirement information, for all current, former and future Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority employees and retirees, which includes total annual and monthly pension benefit contributions, in an electronically searchable and aggregate format in accordance with chapter 66 and section 14C of chapter 7. The information shall include name, position, annual salary, monthly and annual pension payment, age and number of years in service for each employee or retiree at retirement.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111K, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111K / Section 3
Membership of commission; removal from office for cause
Status: in_force

Section 3. (a) Each public member of the commission may be removed from the office by the governor for cause, after a public hearing, and may be suspended by the governor pending the completion of the hearing. Before entering upon their duties, members of the commission shall take and subscribe an oath to perform the duties of the office faithfully, impartially and to the best of their ability. A record of oaths shall be filed with the secretary of state. (b) Any vacancies in the membership of the commission occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only.

Section 3. (a) Each public member of the commission may be removed from the office by the governor for cause, after a public hearing, and may be suspended by the governor pending the completion of the hearing. Before entering upon their duties, members of the commission shall take and subscribe an oath to perform the duties of the office faithfully, impartially and to the best of their ability. A record of oaths shall be filed with the secretary of state.

(b) Any vacancies in the membership of the commission occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but for the unexpired term only.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 172, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 172 / Section 11
Stockholder voting; votes by proxy
Status: in_force

Section 11. Stockholders entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy. No proxy dated more than 6 months before the date of the meeting named therein shall be valid, and no proxy shall be valid after the final adjournment of such meeting. A proxy with respect to stock held in the name of 2 or more persons shall be valid if executed by any 1 of them unless at or prior to the exercise of the proxy such corporation receives a specific written notice to the contrary from any 1 of them. A proxy purporting to be executed by or on behalf of a stockholder shall be deemed valid unless challenged at or prior to its exercise and the burden of proving invalidity shall rest on the challenger. Except as otherwise provided in the articles of organization or by-laws of the corporation, special meetings of the stockholders may be called pursuant to section 7.02 of chapter 156D.

Section 11. Stockholders entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy. No proxy dated more than 6 months before the date of the meeting named therein shall be valid, and no proxy shall be valid after the final adjournment of such meeting. A proxy with respect to stock held in the name of 2 or more persons shall be valid if executed by any 1 of them unless at or prior to the exercise of the proxy such corporation receives a specific written notice to the contrary from any 1 of them. A proxy purporting to be executed by or on behalf of a stockholder shall be deemed valid unless challenged at or prior to its exercise and the burden of proving invalidity shall rest on the challenger. Except as otherwise provided in the articles of organization or by-laws of the corporation, special meetings of the stockholders may be called pursuant to section 7.02 of chapter 156D.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 129, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 129 / Section 23
Examination of buildings; report
Status: in_force

Section 23. Inspectors shall, in addition to their inspections of animals for contagious diseases, examine the places in which neat cattle are kept, with reference to their situation, cleanliness, light, ventilation and water supply, and the general condition and cleanliness of the said neat cattle, and shall make a detailed report, with names and residences of owners, to the director.

Section 23. Inspectors shall, in addition to their inspections of animals for contagious diseases, examine the places in which neat cattle are kept, with reference to their situation, cleanliness, light, ventilation and water supply, and the general condition and cleanliness of the said neat cattle, and shall make a detailed report, with names and residences of owners, to the director.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43B, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43B / Section 7
Charter commission; organization; compensation and expenses of members
Status: in_force

Section 7. The city or town clerk within ten days of the election shall notify the nine candidates elected to the charter commission of the initial charter commission meeting. At such initial meeting a charter commission shall promptly organize by the election from any of its members a chairman, a vice chairman and a clerk and shall file a notice of such organization with the city or town clerk. A charter commission shall continue to exist until thirty days after the election at which its charter adoption or revisions proposal, if any, is required to be submitted to the voters under this chapter or until thirty days after submission to the city council or town meeting of a final report recommending no new charter or revision. If any member dies, resigns or ceases to be a registered voter of the city or town, or if a failure to elect or any other vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by the election of any registered voter of the city or town by vote of a majority of the remaining members. The commission may continue to act notwithstanding the existence of any vacancy. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed from the commission's account for expenses lawfully incurred by them in the performance of their duties.

Section 7. The city or town clerk within ten days of the election shall notify the nine candidates elected to the charter commission of the initial charter commission meeting. At such initial meeting a charter commission shall promptly organize by the election from any of its members a chairman, a vice chairman and a clerk and shall file a notice of such organization with the city or town clerk. A charter commission shall continue to exist until thirty days after the election at which its charter adoption or revisions proposal, if any, is required to be submitted to the voters under this chapter or until thirty days after submission to the city council or town meeting of a final report recommending no new charter or revision. If any member dies, resigns or ceases to be a registered voter of the city or town, or if a failure to elect or any other vacancy occurs, it shall be filled by the election of any registered voter of the city or town by vote of a majority of the remaining members. The commission may continue to act notwithstanding the existence of any vacancy. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed from the commission's account for expenses lawfully incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183C, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183C / Section 1
Title
Status: in_force

Section 1. This chapter may be known and cited as the Predatory Home Loan Practices Act.

Section 1. This chapter may be known and cited as the Predatory Home Loan Practices Act.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 141, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 141 / Section 10
Disposition of fees and fines
Status: in_force

Section 10. Fees and fines collected under this chapter shall be paid to the commonwealth.

Section 10. Fees and fines collected under this chapter shall be paid to the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 150 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 150
Discharge of liabilities and obligations; basis of contribution by municipalities within area
Status: in_force

Section 150. The cities and towns comprising a transportation area shall contribute to the discharge of its liabilities and obligations on the basis of one third part according to the single track street railway and the bus or other mass transportation route mileage running in or through their respective limits, one third part according to their population, and one third part according to their assessed valuation. The department shall establish the said basis at least once in three years.

Section 150. The cities and towns comprising a transportation area shall contribute to the discharge of its liabilities and obligations on the basis of one third part according to the single track street railway and the bus or other mass transportation route mileage running in or through their respective limits, one third part according to their population, and one third part according to their assessed valuation. The department shall establish the said basis at least once in three years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185C, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185C / Section 20
Transfer of civil actions
Status: in_force

Section 20. Any civil action within the jurisdiction of the housing court department which is pending in another court department may be transferred to the housing court department by any party thereto. Whenever cross actions between the same parties or two or more actions, including for the purposes hereof other department proceedings, arising out of or connected with the same housing accommodation are pending, one or more in the housing court department, the district court department, the probate and family court department, or in the superior court department, the chief justice of the housing court or the first justice upon motion of any party to any of such actions, may order that the action or actions pending in the district court department and in the probate and family court department and in the superior court department with all papers relating thereto, be transferred to the housing court department; and such action or actions shall thereafter proceed in the housing court department as though originally entered there.

Section 20. Any civil action within the jurisdiction of the housing court department which is pending in another court department may be transferred to the housing court department by any party thereto.

Whenever cross actions between the same parties or two or more actions, including for the purposes hereof other department proceedings, arising out of or connected with the same housing accommodation are pending, one or more in the housing court department, the district court department, the probate and family court department, or in the superior court department, the chief justice of the housing court or the first justice upon motion of any party to any of such actions, may order that the action or actions pending in the district court department and in the probate and family court department and in the superior court department with all papers relating thereto, be transferred to the housing court department; and such action or actions shall thereafter proceed in the housing court department as though originally entered there.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 36, sec. 32A — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 36 / Section 32A
Identification of husbands and wives in documents and communications
Status: in_force

Section 32A. Whenever the register, in any communication, document or writing intended for use outside the registry, identifies a husband and wife, he shall use the name of both husband and wife and shall not use a legal phrase as a substitute for either name.

Section 32A. Whenever the register, in any communication, document or writing intended for use outside the registry, identifies a husband and wife, he shall use the name of both husband and wife and shall not use a legal phrase as a substitute for either name.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 57H — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 57H
Union officers; leave to perform elected responsibilities
Status: in_force

Section 57H. The elected officers of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, AFL–CIO–CLC shall be granted leave, if on duty, by the municipal employer for those regularly scheduled work hours spent in the performance of their elected responsibilities in such organization.

Section 57H. The elected officers of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, AFL–CIO–CLC shall be granted leave, if on duty, by the municipal employer for those regularly scheduled work hours spent in the performance of their elected responsibilities in such organization.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110E, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110E / Section 2
Voting rights of issuing public corporation shares acquired in control share acquisitions
Status: in_force

Section 2. (a) If the charter or bylaws of an issuing public corporation provide, at the time of a control share acquisition, that this chapter applies to control share acquisitions of shares of such corporation, shares of such corporation acquired in such control share acquisition have only such voting rights as are authorized pursuant to the provisions of section five. (b) A corporation may amend its charter or bylaws to eliminate a provision adopted pursuant to subsection (a), in which event this chapter shall not apply to any control share acquisition respecting the stock of such corporation which occurs after the effective date of such amendment.

Section 2. (a) If the charter or bylaws of an issuing public corporation provide, at the time of a control share acquisition, that this chapter applies to control share acquisitions of shares of such corporation, shares of such corporation acquired in such control share acquisition have only such voting rights as are authorized pursuant to the provisions of section five.

(b) A corporation may amend its charter or bylaws to eliminate a provision adopted pursuant to subsection (a), in which event this chapter shall not apply to any control share acquisition respecting the stock of such corporation which occurs after the effective date of such amendment.