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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 79, sec. 33 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIII / Chapter 79 / Section 33
Apportionment of damages between mortgagors and mortgagees
Status: in_force

Section 33. If mortgagors or mortgagees begin or become parties to such proceedings, entire damages shall, upon final judgment, be assessed for the property taken, and such portion thereof as is equal to the amount then unpaid thereon shall be ordered to be paid to every mortgagee who is a party, in the order of his mortgage, and the remainder to the mortgagor; and separate judgment shall be entered accordingly for each mortgagee, who shall hold his judgment in trust, first, with any proceeds realized thereon, to satisfy his mortgage debt, and, after such debt is in any way satisfied, to assign the judgment or pay over any remainder of the proceeds to the mortgagor or other person entitled thereto.

Section 33. If mortgagors or mortgagees begin or become parties to such proceedings, entire damages shall, upon final judgment, be assessed for the property taken, and such portion thereof as is equal to the amount then unpaid thereon shall be ordered to be paid to every mortgagee who is a party, in the order of his mortgage, and the remainder to the mortgagor; and separate judgment shall be entered accordingly for each mortgagee, who shall hold his judgment in trust, first, with any proceeds realized thereon, to satisfy his mortgage debt, and, after such debt is in any way satisfied, to assign the judgment or pay over any remainder of the proceeds to the mortgagor or other person entitled thereto.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 74, sec. 8A — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 74 / Section 8A
Transportation of students
Status: in_force

Section 8A. A municipality, wherein a person resides who is admitted to a day school in another municipality under section 7, shall, through its school committee, when necessary, provide for the transportation of such person, and shall, subject to appropriation, be entitled to state reimbursement to the full extent of the amount so expended; provided, that such a municipality wherein a person is placed by the department of children and families or the trustees of the Massachusetts training schools who is admitted as aforesaid to a day school in another municipality shall similarly provide for the transportation of such pupil to such school and shall, subject to appropriation, be entitled to state reimbursement to the full extent of the amounts so expended; provided further, that no transportation shall be provided for, or reimbursement made on account of, any pupil who resides less than 1 1/2 miles from the school which he attends. A municipality shall not be required under the provisions of this section to provide for the transportation of a person who has completed the twelfth grade of school or the equivalent thereto.

Section 8A. A municipality, wherein a person resides who is admitted to a day school in another municipality under section 7, shall, through its school committee, when necessary, provide for the transportation of such person, and shall, subject to appropriation, be entitled to state reimbursement to the full extent of the amount so expended; provided, that such a municipality wherein a person is placed by the department of children and families or the trustees of the Massachusetts training schools who is admitted as aforesaid to a day school in another municipality shall similarly provide for the transportation of such pupil to such school and shall, subject to appropriation, be entitled to state reimbursement to the full extent of the amounts so expended; provided further, that no transportation shall be provided for, or reimbursement made on account of, any pupil who resides less than 1 1/2 miles from the school which he attends. A municipality shall not be required under the provisions of this section to provide for the transportation of a person who has completed the twelfth grade of school or the equivalent thereto.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 154, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 154 / Section 3
Conditions for validity
Status: in_force

Section 3. No assignment of or order for future wages other than one subject to the preceding section shall be valid for a period exceeding two years from the making thereof, nor unless made to secure a debt contracted prior to or simultaneously with the execution of said assignment or order, nor unless executed in writing in the standard form set forth in section five and signed by the assignor in person and not by attorney, nor unless such assignment or order states the date of its execution, the money or the money value of goods actually furnished by the assignee and the rate of interest, if any, to be paid thereon. Three fourths of the weekly earnings or wages of the assignor shall at all times be exempt from such assignment or order, and no assignment or order shall be valid which does not so state on its face. No such assignment or order shall be valid unless the written acceptance of the employer of the assignor, and, if the assignor is a married man, the written consent of his wife to the making thereof, are endorsed thereon or attached thereto.

Section 3. No assignment of or order for future wages other than one subject to the preceding section shall be valid for a period exceeding two years from the making thereof, nor unless made to secure a debt contracted prior to or simultaneously with the execution of said assignment or order, nor unless executed in writing in the standard form set forth in section five and signed by the assignor in person and not by attorney, nor unless such assignment or order states the date of its execution, the money or the money value of goods actually furnished by the assignee and the rate of interest, if any, to be paid thereon. Three fourths of the weekly earnings or wages of the assignor shall at all times be exempt from such assignment or order, and no assignment or order shall be valid which does not so state on its face. No such assignment or order shall be valid unless the written acceptance of the employer of the assignor, and, if the assignor is a married man, the written consent of his wife to the making thereof, are endorsed thereon or attached thereto.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167D / Section 16
Transfer of funds of depositor or shareholder as consequence of default of debt owed to bank; notice
Status: in_force

Section 16. If a bank as a consequence of a default of a debt owed to said bank by a depositor or shareholder, makes a transfer of funds of such depositor or shareholder to reduce or extinguish said debt, such depositor or shareholder shall be notified forthwith of such transfer by written notice sent by first class mail directed to the last known address of such depositor; provided, however, that if the debt is the result of consumer credit granted under the federal Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1601 et. seq., any required notice shall be made in compliance with federal law and the regulations promulgated thereunder. A depositor or shareholder to whom such notice has not been sent shall be entitled to recover the amount of any actual damages.

Section 16. If a bank as a consequence of a default of a debt owed to said bank by a depositor or shareholder, makes a transfer of funds of such depositor or shareholder to reduce or extinguish said debt, such depositor or shareholder shall be notified forthwith of such transfer by written notice sent by first class mail directed to the last known address of such depositor; provided, however, that if the debt is the result of consumer credit granted under the federal Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1601 et. seq., any required notice shall be made in compliance with federal law and the regulations promulgated thereunder. A depositor or shareholder to whom such notice has not been sent shall be entitled to recover the amount of any actual damages.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, sec. 24A — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90 / Section 24A
Use of motor vehicles in commission of felony, larceny or other crimes
Status: in_force

Section 24A. If a motor vehicle is used in connection with the commission of a felony, of any larceny, or of any offence punishable under any provision of sections twenty-two, one hundred and thirteen to one hundred and seventeen, inclusive, and one hundred and twenty of chapter two hundred and sixty-six, or section thirteen of chapter two hundred and sixty-nine, of which a person is convicted, the material facts relative to such use, including the registration number of the vehicle, so far as disclosed in the proceedings, shall be reported forthwith to the registrar by the clerk of the court in which the conviction occurs.

Section 24A. If a motor vehicle is used in connection with the commission of a felony, of any larceny, or of any offence punishable under any provision of sections twenty-two, one hundred and thirteen to one hundred and seventeen, inclusive, and one hundred and twenty of chapter two hundred and sixty-six, or section thirteen of chapter two hundred and sixty-nine, of which a person is convicted, the material facts relative to such use, including the registration number of the vehicle, so far as disclosed in the proceedings, shall be reported forthwith to the registrar by the clerk of the court in which the conviction occurs.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 137 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 137
Election results in cities; declaration before recounts; certificates of election
Status: in_force

Section 137. The city clerk shall not declare the result of an election for city officers or of a vote upon any question submitted to the voters until the time for filing a petition for a recount of ballots has expired, or, if such petition has been filed, until the ballots have been recounted and the returns amended, notwithstanding any special act relating to the city. After the ballots have been recounted and the records amended, the city clerk shall forthwith declare the result of the election, and shall thereupon issue certificates of their election to the persons elected. No person elected to a city office shall act in an official capacity by virtue of such election before his certificate of election has been issued.

Section 137. The city clerk shall not declare the result of an election for city officers or of a vote upon any question submitted to the voters until the time for filing a petition for a recount of ballots has expired, or, if such petition has been filed, until the ballots have been recounted and the returns amended, notwithstanding any special act relating to the city. After the ballots have been recounted and the records amended, the city clerk shall forthwith declare the result of the election, and shall thereupon issue certificates of their election to the persons elected. No person elected to a city office shall act in an official capacity by virtue of such election before his certificate of election has been issued.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 108E — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 108E
Policemen; schedule of minimum annual compensation
Status: in_force

Section 108E. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the minimum annual compensation of each regular police officer of the police department of any city or town shall be not less than the following: For the first year of service four thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars. For the second year of service five thousand and thirty dollars. For the third and each succeeding year of service five thousand five hundred dollars. This section shall become effective when accepted in a city having a plan E charter by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the city council, and, in the case of other cities by vote of the city council, subject to the provisions of the charter, and in a town by majority vote at an annual town meeting.

Section 108E. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the minimum annual compensation of each regular police officer of the police department of any city or town shall be not less than the following:

For the first year of service four thousand eight hundred and eighty dollars.

For the second year of service five thousand and thirty dollars.

For the third and each succeeding year of service five thousand five hundred dollars.

This section shall become effective when accepted in a city having a plan E charter by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the city council, and, in the case of other cities by vote of the city council, subject to the provisions of the charter, and in a town by majority vote at an annual town meeting.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118E, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118E / Section 20
Application; forms; application by institution
Status: in_force

Section 20. An application or reapplication by an individual for medical assistance shall be made to the division on forms prepared by the division. Such forms shall include but not be limited to the following:—the name, address and social security number of the applicant and the name, address and social security number of any member of the family sixteen years of age and older, the total income from wages, salaries, pensions, fees, tips, bonuses and all other sources of income of all such persons, the ownership and description of any motor vehicle or boat, or trailer, or similar assets readily convertible into cash owned by any member of the family. Such form shall require that the applicant provide information to determine his or her eligibility for medical assistance under penalty of perjury. An institution furnishing services under this chapter shall have the right to make such application on behalf of an individual only if, and to the extent, provided by regulations of the division.

Section 20. An application or reapplication by an individual for medical assistance shall be made to the division on forms prepared by the division. Such forms shall include but not be limited to the following:—the name, address and social security number of the applicant and the name, address and social security number of any member of the family sixteen years of age and older, the total income from wages, salaries, pensions, fees, tips, bonuses and all other sources of income of all such persons, the ownership and description of any motor vehicle or boat, or trailer, or similar assets readily convertible into cash owned by any member of the family. Such form shall require that the applicant provide information to determine his or her eligibility for medical assistance under penalty of perjury.

An institution furnishing services under this chapter shall have the right to make such application on behalf of an individual only if, and to the extent, provided by regulations of the division.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 78, sec. 19L — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 78 / Section 19L
Massachusetts library and information network
Status: in_force

Section 19L. The board of library commissioners shall, subject to appropriation, establish and administer a program for the purposes of providing funds for a Massachusetts library and information network. Grants and contracts awarded under this section shall be awarded for, but not limited to, purchase of computer equipment and software, acquisition of telecommunications equipment, development of information and referral services, and training. The board shall establish minimum requirements to be met by all applicants under this program.

Section 19L. The board of library commissioners shall, subject to appropriation, establish and administer a program for the purposes of providing funds for a Massachusetts library and information network. Grants and contracts awarded under this section shall be awarded for, but not limited to, purchase of computer equipment and software, acquisition of telecommunications equipment, development of information and referral services, and training. The board shall establish minimum requirements to be met by all applicants under this program.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 3, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 3 / Section 26
Ordering of books or publications for members
Status: in_force

Section 26. No periodicals, publications or books, other than those printed for the use of the general court, shall be ordered for members thereof at the expense of the commonwealth.

Section 26. No periodicals, publications or books, other than those printed for the use of the general court, shall be ordered for members thereof at the expense of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62E, sec. 7A — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62E / Section 7A
Utilization of reporting systems by commissioner
Status: in_force

Section 7A. The commissioner may utilize the reporting systems in the administration of taxes, as defined in sections one and two of chapter sixty-two C, including proceedings and other activities, to determine or collect said taxes or criminal prosecution under chapters sixty A, sixty-two and sixty-five C, section ten of chapter one hundred and twenty-one A and section twenty-one of chapter one hundred and thirty-eight.

Section 7A. The commissioner may utilize the reporting systems in the administration of taxes, as defined in sections one and two of chapter sixty-two C, including proceedings and other activities, to determine or collect said taxes or criminal prosecution under chapters sixty A, sixty-two and sixty-five C, section ten of chapter one hundred and twenty-one A and section twenty-one of chapter one hundred and thirty-eight.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 220, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 220 / Section 14
Commitment for contempt; service of process
Status: in_force

Section 14. Commitments for contempt of court may be made to any jail in the commonwealth; and processes issued in proceedings relative to alleged contempt may be served in any county by any sheriff or deputy sheriff to whom they are directed.

Section 14. Commitments for contempt of court may be made to any jail in the commonwealth; and processes issued in proceedings relative to alleged contempt may be served in any county by any sheriff or deputy sheriff to whom they are directed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 77 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 77
Fee; bond
Status: in_force

Section 77. The fee for a license as a pawnbroker or renewal thereof shall be established in a town by town meeting action and in a city by city council action, and in a town with no town meeting by town council action, by adoption of appropriate by-laws and ordinances to set such fees, but in no event shall any such fee be greater than one hundred dollars. The licensee shall, at the time of receiving such license, file with the authorities who issue the license a bond to such city or town, in the sum of three hundred dollars, with two sureties approved by such authorities, and conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties and obligations pertaining to the business so licensed.

Section 77. The fee for a license as a pawnbroker or renewal thereof shall be established in a town by town meeting action and in a city by city council action, and in a town with no town meeting by town council action, by adoption of appropriate by-laws and ordinances to set such fees, but in no event shall any such fee be greater than one hundred dollars. The licensee shall, at the time of receiving such license, file with the authorities who issue the license a bond to such city or town, in the sum of three hundred dollars, with two sureties approved by such authorities, and conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties and obligations pertaining to the business so licensed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176P, sec. 49A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176P / Section 49A
Pensions for society employees; expense fund
Status: in_force

Section 49A. A society operating on the lodge system with a representative form of government whose rates are on a basis of mortality not lower than the National Fraternal Congress Table as adopted by the National Fraternal Congress on August 23, 1899, or any society formed under section 45, if its constitution and by-laws so provide, may pay a pension to any employee who has been continuously in the service of the society for ten years or more and who has become incapacitated for further service by reason of physical or mental disability, and may pay a pension to any employee who has been continuously in the service of the society for 15 years or more and who is retired by reason of the infirmities of age or has attained the age of 65 years. All moneys expended for the purposes of this section shall be paid from the expense fund of the society. This section shall not apply to any society formed under section 46.

Section 49A. A society operating on the lodge system with a representative form of government whose rates are on a basis of mortality not lower than the National Fraternal Congress Table as adopted by the National Fraternal Congress on August 23, 1899, or any society formed under section 45, if its constitution and by-laws so provide, may pay a pension to any employee who has been continuously in the service of the society for ten years or more and who has become incapacitated for further service by reason of physical or mental disability, and may pay a pension to any employee who has been continuously in the service of the society for 15 years or more and who is retired by reason of the infirmities of age or has attained the age of 65 years. All moneys expended for the purposes of this section shall be paid from the expense fund of the society. This section shall not apply to any society formed under section 46.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 105, sec. 2C — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 105 / Section 2C
Public warehouses; license exemption
Status: in_force

Section 2C. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter, persons, or corporations established under the laws of, and having their places of business within, the commonwealth, may keep and maintain a public warehouse on the premises of any other person or corporation for the storage therein, under contract, of goods, wares and merchandise of such other person or corporation, without being licensed under this chapter.

Section 2C. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter, persons, or corporations established under the laws of, and having their places of business within, the commonwealth, may keep and maintain a public warehouse on the premises of any other person or corporation for the storage therein, under contract, of goods, wares and merchandise of such other person or corporation, without being licensed under this chapter.