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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, sec. 80A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 272 / Section 80A
Cropping or cutting off ear of dog; wound as prima facie evidence
Status: in_force

Section 80A. Whoever, not being a veterinarian duly registered under chapter one hundred and twelve, crops or cuts off the whole or any part of the ear of a dog shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars. If a dog with an ear cropped or cut off in whole or in part and with the wound resulting therefrom unhealed is found confined upon the premises or in the charge or custody of any person other than such veterinarian, or a dog officer of a city or town duly appointed under section one hundred and fifty-one of chapter one hundred and forty, such fact shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section by the person in control of such premises or the person having such charge or custody.

Section 80A. Whoever, not being a veterinarian duly registered under chapter one hundred and twelve, crops or cuts off the whole or any part of the ear of a dog shall be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars. If a dog with an ear cropped or cut off in whole or in part and with the wound resulting therefrom unhealed is found confined upon the premises or in the charge or custody of any person other than such veterinarian, or a dog officer of a city or town duly appointed under section one hundred and fifty-one of chapter one hundred and forty, such fact shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section by the person in control of such premises or the person having such charge or custody.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 18B — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 18B
Confined spaces; ventilation; longshore and waterfront operations
Status: in_force

Section 18B. Before allowing employees to enter confined spaces where flammable, poisonous, asphyxiant, suffocant or anesthetic vapors, gases or dusts are likely to exist, the area shall be made free of the hazardous substance; employees shall be advised of the hazard; adequate ventilation shall be provided; and proper respiratory equipment shall be provided where necessary.

Section 18B. Before allowing employees to enter confined spaces where flammable, poisonous, asphyxiant, suffocant or anesthetic vapors, gases or dusts are likely to exist, the area shall be made free of the hazardous substance; employees shall be advised of the hazard; adequate ventilation shall be provided; and proper respiratory equipment shall be provided where necessary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 259, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part III / Title V / Chapter 259 / Section 2
Consideration
Status: in_force

Section 2. The consideration of such promise, contract or agreement need not be set forth or expressed in the writing signed by the party to be charged therewith, but may be proved by any legal evidence.

Section 2. The consideration of such promise, contract or agreement need not be set forth or expressed in the writing signed by the party to be charged therewith, but may be proved by any legal evidence.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 74, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 74 / Section 28
Duties of trustees; preparation of budget
Status: in_force

Section 28. On or before December fifteenth the trustees of the schools mentioned in section twenty-five shall, in consultation with and with the approval of the commissioner, prepare estimates of the amounts necessary to equip and maintain their respective schools for the ensuing fiscal year as defined in section sixteen of chapter thirty-five. The amounts of such estimates shall be included by the respective county commissioners in the estimates required by section twenty-eight of chapter thirty-five.

Section 28. On or before December fifteenth the trustees of the schools mentioned in section twenty-five shall, in consultation with and with the approval of the commissioner, prepare estimates of the amounts necessary to equip and maintain their respective schools for the ensuing fiscal year as defined in section sixteen of chapter thirty-five. The amounts of such estimates shall be included by the respective county commissioners in the estimates required by section twenty-eight of chapter thirty-five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 23D — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 23D
Municipal data processing centers
Status: in_force

Section 23D. A city by ordinance and a town by by-law may provide for the establishment of a municipal data processing center for the use of any department, office, board, committee or agency of the city or town, including the school committee and any public authority or special district within the town and for the appointment of a data processing coordinator. The data processing center shall be under the supervision and control of the coordinator and shall provide programs or systems for the collection, processing, storage and retrieval of information, and the preparation of reports. Such ordinance or by-law may provide for the establishment and duties of an advisory board to assist the coordinator in planning and scheduling the use of the data processing center. The coordinator may also serve in any other public office or position in the city or town, notwithstanding any provision of any general or special law to the contrary. The office or position of coordinator shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one.

Section 23D. A city by ordinance and a town by by-law may provide for the establishment of a municipal data processing center for the use of any department, office, board, committee or agency of the city or town, including the school committee and any public authority or special district within the town and for the appointment of a data processing coordinator.

The data processing center shall be under the supervision and control of the coordinator and shall provide programs or systems for the collection, processing, storage and retrieval of information, and the preparation of reports.

Such ordinance or by-law may provide for the establishment and duties of an advisory board to assist the coordinator in planning and scheduling the use of the data processing center.

The coordinator may also serve in any other public office or position in the city or town, notwithstanding any provision of any general or special law to the contrary. The office or position of coordinator shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22C, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22C / Section 15
Oath of office
Status: in_force

Section 15. Each officer shall, before entering upon the performance of his duties, be sworn to the faithful performance thereof, and unless his oath of office is taken within three months after the date of his appointment, the appointment shall be void.

Section 15. Each officer shall, before entering upon the performance of his duties, be sworn to the faithful performance thereof, and unless his oath of office is taken within three months after the date of his appointment, the appointment shall be void.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 93E — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 93E
Mutual life, liability and casualty companies; issuance of policies; dividends
Status: in_force

Section 93E. No policy shall be issued by a mutual company formed to transact business under the sixteenth clause of section forty-seven, or under clause (e) of section forty-eight A, until it has established a fully paid-up guaranty capital of not less than the combined capital and surplus provisions required under section forty-eight. Such guaranty capital shall be divided into shares of one hundred dollars each, to be invested as provided by this chapter for the investment of the capital stock of domestic companies, other than life. Stockholders of such guaranty capital and policyholders of such a company shall be subject to the same provisions of law relative to their right to vote as apply respectively to stockholders in stock companies and policyholders in mutual companies. The stockholders of such guaranty capital shall be entitled to annual dividends, not exceeding eight per cent, payable from the net surplus of the company, and such guaranty capital shall be redeemed by an appropriation of net surplus for that purpose whenever the net surplus, computed on the basis fixed by sections nine to twelve, inclusive, is twice the amount of said guaranty capital.

Section 93E. No policy shall be issued by a mutual company formed to transact business under the sixteenth clause of section forty-seven, or under clause (e) of section forty-eight A, until it has established a fully paid-up guaranty capital of not less than the combined capital and surplus provisions required under section forty-eight. Such guaranty capital shall be divided into shares of one hundred dollars each, to be invested as provided by this chapter for the investment of the capital stock of domestic companies, other than life. Stockholders of such guaranty capital and policyholders of such a company shall be subject to the same provisions of law relative to their right to vote as apply respectively to stockholders in stock companies and policyholders in mutual companies. The stockholders of such guaranty capital shall be entitled to annual dividends, not exceeding eight per cent, payable from the net surplus of the company, and such guaranty capital shall be redeemed by an appropriation of net surplus for that purpose whenever the net surplus, computed on the basis fixed by sections nine to twelve, inclusive, is twice the amount of said guaranty capital.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 34 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 34
Assignments as security for debts
Status: in_force

Section 34. If it appears that the claimant holds a valid assignment from the principal defendant only as security for a debt, the court shall, at the request of the plaintiff, ascertain and determine the amount due upon such debt at the time of service upon the trustee, and the claimant shall have judgment and execution for the amount so found to be due him and for his costs; and after said judgment and execution have been satisfied, the residue, if any, of the goods, effects or credits in the hands of the trustee shall be subject to the attachment in the trustee process. If judgment by default has been rendered against the trustee and it appears that he has paid over, upon execution issued on the original judgment, any part of the goods, effects or credits in his hands liable to attachment, he shall be liable to the adverse claimant only for the residue in his hands.

Section 34. If it appears that the claimant holds a valid assignment from the principal defendant only as security for a debt, the court shall, at the request of the plaintiff, ascertain and determine the amount due upon such debt at the time of service upon the trustee, and the claimant shall have judgment and execution for the amount so found to be due him and for his costs; and after said judgment and execution have been satisfied, the residue, if any, of the goods, effects or credits in the hands of the trustee shall be subject to the attachment in the trustee process. If judgment by default has been rendered against the trustee and it appears that he has paid over, upon execution issued on the original judgment, any part of the goods, effects or credits in his hands liable to attachment, he shall be liable to the adverse claimant only for the residue in his hands.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15WW — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15WW
Youth in Government Day
Status: in_force

Section 15WW. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first Friday in August as ''Youth in Government Day'' to call attention to the youth of the commonwealth who intern and volunteer in state government and recommending that the said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Section 15WW. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first Friday in August as ''Youth in Government Day'' to call attention to the youth of the commonwealth who intern and volunteer in state government and recommending that the said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 257, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 257 / Section 4
Superior court; notice of libel
Status: in_force

Section 4. Upon the filing of a libel in the superior court, the clerk shall issue an order of notice, stating briefly the substance of the libel, which the libellant shall cause to be published twice at least in a newspaper published in the county, the first publication to be not less than fourteen days before the return day.

Section 4. Upon the filing of a libel in the superior court, the clerk shall issue an order of notice, stating briefly the substance of the libel, which the libellant shall cause to be published twice at least in a newspaper published in the county, the first publication to be not less than fourteen days before the return day.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183 / Section 10
Warranty deed
Status: in_force

Section 10. A deed in substance following the form entitled ''Warranty Deed'' shall when duly executed have the force and effect of a deed in fee simple to the grantee, his heirs and assigns, to his and their own use, with covenants on the part of the grantor, for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators and successors, with the grantee, his heirs, successors and assigns, that, at the time of the delivery of such deed, (1) he was lawfully seized in fee simple of the granted premises, (2) that the granted premises were free from all encumbrances, (3) that he had good right to sell and convey the same to the grantee and his heirs and assigns, and (4) that he will, and his heirs, executors and administrators shall, warrant and defend the same to the grantee and his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.

Section 10. A deed in substance following the form entitled ''Warranty Deed'' shall when duly executed have the force and effect of a deed in fee simple to the grantee, his heirs and assigns, to his and their own use, with covenants on the part of the grantor, for himself, his heirs, executors, administrators and successors, with the grantee, his heirs, successors and assigns, that, at the time of the delivery of such deed, (1) he was lawfully seized in fee simple of the granted premises, (2) that the granted premises were free from all encumbrances, (3) that he had good right to sell and convey the same to the grantee and his heirs and assigns, and (4) that he will, and his heirs, executors and administrators shall, warrant and defend the same to the grantee and his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62C, sec. 34 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62C / Section 34
Penalty for failure to file returns; payment
Status: in_force

Section 34. If any person required to file a return, list or report of a payment to another person under section eight fails to file the same within the time prescribed by said section, he shall become liable to a penalty at the rate of one dollar for each such return, list or report of a payment to another person not so filed; provided, however, that the total penalty imposed on a delinquent person for all such failures during any calendar year shall not exceed one thousand dollars. If any partnership required to file a return under section seven fails to file the return within the time therein provided, it shall become liable to a penalty of five dollars for every day during which it is in default. If any promoter required to file a report under section eight A fails to file the report within the time therein prescribed, he shall be liable for a penalty of five dollars for each day during which he has so failed to not file such report. Such penalty shall be paid upon notice by the commissioner and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as a tax. For good and sufficient cause such penalty may be waived by the commissioner, or a penalty which has been assessed may be abated by the commissioner in whole or in part.

Section 34. If any person required to file a return, list or report of a payment to another person under section eight fails to file the same within the time prescribed by said section, he shall become liable to a penalty at the rate of one dollar for each such return, list or report of a payment to another person not so filed; provided, however, that the total penalty imposed on a delinquent person for all such failures during any calendar year shall not exceed one thousand dollars. If any partnership required to file a return under section seven fails to file the return within the time therein provided, it shall become liable to a penalty of five dollars for every day during which it is in default. If any promoter required to file a report under section eight A fails to file the report within the time therein prescribed, he shall be liable for a penalty of five dollars for each day during which he has so failed to not file such report. Such penalty shall be paid upon notice by the commissioner and shall be assessed and collected in the same manner as a tax. For good and sufficient cause such penalty may be waived by the commissioner, or a penalty which has been assessed may be abated by the commissioner in whole or in part.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 147, sec. 16A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 147 / Section 16A
Days off for police; one day out of seven
Status: in_force

Section 16A. Members of the police department of every town which has heretofore accepted this section shall, so long as its provisions are operative therein, be excused from duty for one day out of every seven without loss of pay.

Section 16A. Members of the police department of every town which has heretofore accepted this section shall, so long as its provisions are operative therein, be excused from duty for one day out of every seven without loss of pay.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 281, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part V / Title I / Chapter 281 / Section 7
Tenure of office holders; effect of repeal of law by General Laws
Status: repealed

Section 7. Whoever, when said repeal takes effect, holds an office under any of the laws repealed shall continue to hold it according to the tenure thereof, unless it is abolished or unless a different provision relative thereto is made by the General Laws.

Section 7. Whoever, when said repeal takes effect, holds an office under any of the laws repealed shall continue to hold it according to the tenure thereof, unless it is abolished or unless a different provision relative thereto is made by the General Laws.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 234A, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 234A / Section 22
Confidential juror questionnaire for each prospective juror
Status: in_force

Section 22. The office of jury commissioner shall provide a confidential juror questionnaire to each prospective juror. The information elicited by the questionnaire shall be such information as is ordinarily raised in voir dire examinations of jurors, including the juror's name, sex, age, residence, marital status, number and ages of children, education level, occupation, employment address, spouse's occupation, spouse's employment address, previous service as a juror, present or past involvement as a party to civil or criminal litigation, relationship to a police or law enforcement officer, and such other information as the jury commissioner deems appropriate. The questionnaire shall contain the prospective juror's declaration that the information supplied in the completed questionnaire is true to the best of his knowledge and that he understands that a wilful misrepresentation of a material fact therein is a crime, which, upon conviction, may be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars. Immediately below such declaration, the questionnaire shall contain a place for the signature of the juror. A notice of the confidentiality of the completed questionnaire shall appear prominently on the face of the questionnaire.

Section 22. The office of jury commissioner shall provide a confidential juror questionnaire to each prospective juror. The information elicited by the questionnaire shall be such information as is ordinarily raised in voir dire examinations of jurors, including the juror's name, sex, age, residence, marital status, number and ages of children, education level, occupation, employment address, spouse's occupation, spouse's employment address, previous service as a juror, present or past involvement as a party to civil or criminal litigation, relationship to a police or law enforcement officer, and such other information as the jury commissioner deems appropriate. The questionnaire shall contain the prospective juror's declaration that the information supplied in the completed questionnaire is true to the best of his knowledge and that he understands that a wilful misrepresentation of a material fact therein is a crime, which, upon conviction, may be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars. Immediately below such declaration, the questionnaire shall contain a place for the signature of the juror. A notice of the confidentiality of the completed questionnaire shall appear prominently on the face of the questionnaire.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 241, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 241 / Section 13
Land in different counties
Status: in_force

Section 13. If the land lies in different counties, the court may in its discretion issue separate warrants and appoint different commissioners for each county, or for two or more counties together, in which case the partition shall be made of the land in each county, or group of counties, as if there were no other land to be divided.

Section 13. If the land lies in different counties, the court may in its discretion issue separate warrants and appoint different commissioners for each county, or for two or more counties together, in which case the partition shall be made of the land in each county, or group of counties, as if there were no other land to be divided.