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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 12O — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 12O
Loyalty Day
Status: in_force

Section 12O. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart May first as Loyalty Day and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises in the schools and otherwise, in recognition of the manifold blessings of freedom and liberty secured to the people of the United States by their constitutional form of government and preserved and maintained by the unselfish service and sacrifice of her people, to the end that we, mindful of the priceless heritage that has been handed down to us, may be ever vigilant against subversive movements calculated to undermine our American form of government, and may embrace this occasion to strengthen our sentiments of faith and loyalty to our country.

Section 12O. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart May first as Loyalty Day and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises in the schools and otherwise, in recognition of the manifold blessings of freedom and liberty secured to the people of the United States by their constitutional form of government and preserved and maintained by the unselfish service and sacrifice of her people, to the end that we, mindful of the priceless heritage that has been handed down to us, may be ever vigilant against subversive movements calculated to undermine our American form of government, and may embrace this occasion to strengthen our sentiments of faith and loyalty to our country.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 87CC — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 87CC
Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; licensing fees; renewal fees; renewal cycle and period
Status: in_force

Section 87CC. The fees for a license issued by the board, or for any renewal thereof, shall be determined by the secretary of administration and finance under section 3B of chapter 7. The commissioner of occupational licensure shall determine the renewal cycle and renewal period for all licenses issued by the board. Persons licensed in accordance with sections 87T to 87JJ, inclusive, shall apply to the board for renewal of their licenses on or before the expiration date, as determined by the commissioner, unless such license was earlier revoked, suspended or cancelled as a result of a disciplinary proceeding instituted under this chapter. Applications for renewal shall be made on forms approved by the board and accompanied by payment of a renewal fee, as determined by the secretary of administration and finance under said section 3B of said chapter 7.

Section 87CC. The fees for a license issued by the board, or for any renewal thereof, shall be determined by the secretary of administration and finance under section 3B of chapter 7. The commissioner of occupational licensure shall determine the renewal cycle and renewal period for all licenses issued by the board. Persons licensed in accordance with sections 87T to 87JJ, inclusive, shall apply to the board for renewal of their licenses on or before the expiration date, as determined by the commissioner, unless such license was earlier revoked, suspended or cancelled as a result of a disciplinary proceeding instituted under this chapter. Applications for renewal shall be made on forms approved by the board and accompanied by payment of a renewal fee, as determined by the secretary of administration and finance under said section 3B of said chapter 7.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 19O — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 19O
Transfer of assets and liabilities of reorganized insurer
Status: in_force

Section 19O. In addition to any dividend in compliance with section 72, a reorganized insurer may, either pursuant to the plan of reorganization or upon the prior approval of the commissioner, on any one or more occasions on or after the effective date, transfer assets or liabilities, including any one or more of its subsidiaries, to the mutual holding company or to one or more persons owned or controlled by the mutual holding company; provided, however, that in any such transfer, in either a single instance or in the aggregate, the liabilities so transferred may not be greater than the assets so transferred. The commissioner shall approve such a proposed transfer unless the commissioner finds that the transfer would materially adversely affect the ability of the reorganized insurer to meet its obligations under its policies. If such a transfer is to be made upon the prior approval of the commissioner rather than under a plan of reorganization, the other provisions of sections 19F to 19W, inclusive, including, without limitation, the requirement of filing a plan of reorganization, shall not apply. The provisions of section 206C shall not apply to any transfer effected pursuant to this section.

Section 19O. In addition to any dividend in compliance with section 72, a reorganized insurer may, either pursuant to the plan of reorganization or upon the prior approval of the commissioner, on any one or more occasions on or after the effective date, transfer assets or liabilities, including any one or more of its subsidiaries, to the mutual holding company or to one or more persons owned or controlled by the mutual holding company; provided, however, that in any such transfer, in either a single instance or in the aggregate, the liabilities so transferred may not be greater than the assets so transferred. The commissioner shall approve such a proposed transfer unless the commissioner finds that the transfer would materially adversely affect the ability of the reorganized insurer to meet its obligations under its policies. If such a transfer is to be made upon the prior approval of the commissioner rather than under a plan of reorganization, the other provisions of sections 19F to 19W, inclusive, including, without limitation, the requirement of filing a plan of reorganization, shall not apply. The provisions of section 206C shall not apply to any transfer effected pursuant to this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 83, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 83 / Section 18
Method of assessment
Status: in_force

Section 18. The city council of a city or a town which itself is, or the officers of which are, entitled, under sections fourteen to seventeen, inclusive, or under any special act, to assess upon land the whole or a part of the cost of laying, making, maintaining or repairing main drains or common sewers, may determine that such assessments shall be made by two or more of the methods provided in said sections or special acts, and may determine what part of the expense or estimated average cost shall be paid under each method.

Section 18. The city council of a city or a town which itself is, or the officers of which are, entitled, under sections fourteen to seventeen, inclusive, or under any special act, to assess upon land the whole or a part of the cost of laying, making, maintaining or repairing main drains or common sewers, may determine that such assessments shall be made by two or more of the methods provided in said sections or special acts, and may determine what part of the expense or estimated average cost shall be paid under each method.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40H, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40H / Section 8
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Section 8. The provisions of this chapter being necessary for the welfare of the commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.

Section 8. The provisions of this chapter being necessary for the welfare of the commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12 / Section 11
Annual report of cases handled
Status: in_force

Section 11. He shall make an annual report showing the number of cases tried, argued or conducted by him during the preceding fiscal year, with suggestions and recommendations as to the amendment and the proper and economical administration of the laws. He shall include in his annual report a statement of his acts under section nine, with suggestions and recommendations relative thereto. He may, with the approval of the governor and council, prepare and publish such reports of capital trials as he deems expedient for public use. One copy shall be sent to each public and law library in the commonwealth, and the balance may be sold, or otherwise disposed of, at the discretion of the state secretary.

Section 11. He shall make an annual report showing the number of cases tried, argued or conducted by him during the preceding fiscal year, with suggestions and recommendations as to the amendment and the proper and economical administration of the laws. He shall include in his annual report a statement of his acts under section nine, with suggestions and recommendations relative thereto. He may, with the approval of the governor and council, prepare and publish such reports of capital trials as he deems expedient for public use. One copy shall be sent to each public and law library in the commonwealth, and the balance may be sold, or otherwise disposed of, at the discretion of the state secretary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175K, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175K / Section 5
Meetings; voting
Status: in_force

Section 5. (1) The commission shall meet and take actions consistent with this compact and the by-laws. (2) Each member of the commission shall have the right and power to cast a vote to which that compacting state is entitled and to participate in the business and affairs of the commission. A member shall vote in person or by other means as provided in the by-laws. The by-laws may provide for members' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication. (3) The commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the by-laws.

Section 5. (1) The commission shall meet and take actions consistent with this compact and the by-laws.

(2) Each member of the commission shall have the right and power to cast a vote to which that compacting state is entitled and to participate in the business and affairs of the commission. A member shall vote in person or by other means as provided in the by-laws. The by-laws may provide for members' participation in meetings by telephone or other means of communication.

(3) The commission shall meet at least once during each calendar year. Additional meetings shall be held as set forth in the by-laws.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, sec. 46 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40 / Section 46
Certification of claims
Status: in_force

Section 46. Any person authorized to approve a claim against a town for labor, materials or service may, before approval thereof, require the claimant to certify under oath that all the articles for which claim is made have been furnished, or that all the labor or service has been performed, and that no commission, discount, bonus, reward or present of any kind has been received by, or promised to, or is expected by, any person on account of the same.

Section 46. Any person authorized to approve a claim against a town for labor, materials or service may, before approval thereof, require the claimant to certify under oath that all the articles for which claim is made have been furnished, or that all the labor or service has been performed, and that no commission, discount, bonus, reward or present of any kind has been received by, or promised to, or is expected by, any person on account of the same.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 37, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 37 / Section 8
Suits on bonds of sheriffs
Status: in_force

Section 8. The holder of a judgment against a sheriff or his estate, for a cause which constitutes a breach of the condition of his official bond, or a person who has obtained an allowance of such claim against his estate, if settled as insolvent, may, at his own expense, prosecute a suit on such bond in the name of the state treasurer, and the proceedings shall be the same as in a suit by a creditor on an administration bond.

Section 8. The holder of a judgment against a sheriff or his estate, for a cause which constitutes a breach of the condition of his official bond, or a person who has obtained an allowance of such claim against his estate, if settled as insolvent, may, at his own expense, prosecute a suit on such bond in the name of the state treasurer, and the proceedings shall be the same as in a suit by a creditor on an administration bond.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40J, sec. 6C — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40J / Section 6C
Massachusetts Broadband Incentive Fund
Status: in_force

Section 6C. The corporation shall establish a fund to be known as the Massachusetts Broadband Incentive Fund. The corporation shall hold the fund separate and apart from its other funds, to finance the activities of the institute. The corporation shall credit to the fund any appropriations, bond proceeds or other moneys authorized by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the fund, and any other moneys legally available to the corporation which the board of the corporation may determine to deposit in the fund.

Section 6C. The corporation shall establish a fund to be known as the Massachusetts Broadband Incentive Fund. The corporation shall hold the fund separate and apart from its other funds, to finance the activities of the institute. The corporation shall credit to the fund any appropriations, bond proceeds or other moneys authorized by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the fund, and any other moneys legally available to the corporation which the board of the corporation may determine to deposit in the fund.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 131E — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 131E
Medical assistance program; eligibility
Status: in_force

Section 131E. The commission shall administer a program of medical assistance for blind persons who reside in the commonwealth which shall in all respects be consistent with title XIX of the federal Social Security Act and amendments thereto, and with chapter one hundred and eighteen E and the state medical care plan and regulations established thereunder. The benefits of the program shall be available to all persons eligible for supplemental security income payments on account of blindness under the provisions of title XVI of the federal Social Security Act or for assistance under section one hundred and thirty-one. Such benefits shall be available to all others who would be eligible for financial assistance under either of the foregoing provisions but for income or resources, provided they meet the requirements of financial eligibility established pursuant to said chapter one hundred and eighteen E.

Section 131E. The commission shall administer a program of medical assistance for blind persons who reside in the commonwealth which shall in all respects be consistent with title XIX of the federal Social Security Act and amendments thereto, and with chapter one hundred and eighteen E and the state medical care plan and regulations established thereunder. The benefits of the program shall be available to all persons eligible for supplemental security income payments on account of blindness under the provisions of title XVI of the federal Social Security Act or for assistance under section one hundred and thirty-one. Such benefits shall be available to all others who would be eligible for financial assistance under either of the foregoing provisions but for income or resources, provided they meet the requirements of financial eligibility established pursuant to said chapter one hundred and eighteen E.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 6M — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 6M
Superior court for county of Bristol; criminal proceedings clerk
Status: in_force

Section 6M. The clerk of the courts for the county of Bristol may designate, subject to removal by the court or by the clerk, one of the assistant clerks for said county, appointed under section five, to perform, under the direction of said clerk, the duties of clerk pertaining to the criminal proceedings in said court, who shall receive from said county, in addition to the salary paid to him as an assistant clerk under section five, a sum equivalent to ten per cent of the salary of the clerk.

Section 6M. The clerk of the courts for the county of Bristol may designate, subject to removal by the court or by the clerk, one of the assistant clerks for said county, appointed under section five, to perform, under the direction of said clerk, the duties of clerk pertaining to the criminal proceedings in said court, who shall receive from said county, in addition to the salary paid to him as an assistant clerk under section five, a sum equivalent to ten per cent of the salary of the clerk.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 50
City council; number; election; tenure
Status: in_force

Section 50. The legislative powers of the city shall be vested in a city council, consisting of nine persons, elected at large by and from the qualified voters of the city. One of its members shall be elected by the council annually as its president. At the first election held in a city after its adoption of Plan A, except as otherwise provided in this section, the five candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall hold office for two years, and the four receiving the next largest number of votes shall hold office for one year. Thereafter, as these terms expire, there shall be elected at each annual city election a sufficient number of members to fill the vacancies created by the expiration of said terms, each member so elected to serve for two years. If the plan adopted provides for elections to be held biennially, at the first regular municipal election held under the provisions of such plan and at each biennial election thereafter, there shall be elected nine members of the city council to serve for two years from the first day of January following their election and until their successors are qualified.

Section 50. The legislative powers of the city shall be vested in a city council, consisting of nine persons, elected at large by and from the qualified voters of the city. One of its members shall be elected by the council annually as its president. At the first election held in a city after its adoption of Plan A, except as otherwise provided in this section, the five candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall hold office for two years, and the four receiving the next largest number of votes shall hold office for one year. Thereafter, as these terms expire, there shall be elected at each annual city election a sufficient number of members to fill the vacancies created by the expiration of said terms, each member so elected to serve for two years.

If the plan adopted provides for elections to be held biennially, at the first regular municipal election held under the provisions of such plan and at each biennial election thereafter, there shall be elected nine members of the city council to serve for two years from the first day of January following their election and until their successors are qualified.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21E, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21E / Section 22
Liability for presence, release or threat of release of oil or any hazardous material related to a dam
Status: in_force

Section 22. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no municipality or public entity shall be liable under this chapter for, or related to, the presence, release or threat of release of oil or any hazardous material related to a dam, as defined in section 44 of chapter 253, that occurred prior to the date a dam was acquired by a municipality or public entity; provided, however, that an activity conducted by a municipality or public entity that involves the management or removal of oil or hazardous material in relation to the management, maintenance or removal of a dam shall be performed in accordance with applicable environmental laws and permits.

Section 22. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no municipality or public entity shall be liable under this chapter for, or related to, the presence, release or threat of release of oil or any hazardous material related to a dam, as defined in section 44 of chapter 253, that occurred prior to the date a dam was acquired by a municipality or public entity; provided, however, that an activity conducted by a municipality or public entity that involves the management or removal of oil or hazardous material in relation to the management, maintenance or removal of a dam shall be performed in accordance with applicable environmental laws and permits.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 71D — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 71D
Working without license; violations; punishment
Status: in_force

Section 71D. Whoever works as a constructor, maintenance man and repairman in the construction, maintenance or repair of elevators without a license, or during the suspension thereof, or without a temporary license, or whoever violates any provision of section seventy-one B or seventy-one C, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars.

Section 71D. Whoever works as a constructor, maintenance man and repairman in the construction, maintenance or repair of elevators without a license, or during the suspension thereof, or without a temporary license, or whoever violates any provision of section seventy-one B or seventy-one C, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 18
Assistant city clerk
Status: in_force

Section 18. A city may by ordinance establish the office of assistant city clerk, and prescribe the manner of his appointment and his powers and duties. His certificate or attestation shall have the same effect as that of the city clerk.

Section 18. A city may by ordinance establish the office of assistant city clerk, and prescribe the manner of his appointment and his powers and duties. His certificate or attestation shall have the same effect as that of the city clerk.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93 / Section 6
Discouraging competition
Status: in_force

Section 6. It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in trade or commerce, in the course thereof, to lease or make a sale or contract for sale of goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies or other commodities, patented or unpatented, for use, consumption or resale in the commonwealth, or fix a price charged therefor, or discount from, or rebate upon, such price on the condition, agreement or understanding that the lessee or purchaser thereof shall not use or deal in the goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies or other commodities of a competitor or competitors of the lessor or seller, where the effect of such lease, sale or contract for sale or such condition, agreement or understanding may be to lessen substantially competition or tend to create a monopoly in any line of trade or commerce in the commonwealth.

Section 6. It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in trade or commerce, in the course thereof, to lease or make a sale or contract for sale of goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies or other commodities, patented or unpatented, for use, consumption or resale in the commonwealth, or fix a price charged therefor, or discount from, or rebate upon, such price on the condition, agreement or understanding that the lessee or purchaser thereof shall not use or deal in the goods, wares, merchandise, machinery, supplies or other commodities of a competitor or competitors of the lessor or seller, where the effect of such lease, sale or contract for sale or such condition, agreement or understanding may be to lessen substantially competition or tend to create a monopoly in any line of trade or commerce in the commonwealth.