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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 63B, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 63B / Section 9
Liability of officers, directors or employees for failure to pay installments of estimated taxes
Status: in_force

Section 9. Any officer, director or employee of any corporation which is required under this chapter to pay an estimated tax, who shall be wilfully responsible for the failure of said corporation to pay any installment of estimated tax due thereunder shall be liable for the amount of tax thereby lost to the commonwealth, and to a penalty of not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dollars.

Section 9. Any officer, director or employee of any corporation which is required under this chapter to pay an estimated tax, who shall be wilfully responsible for the failure of said corporation to pay any installment of estimated tax due thereunder shall be liable for the amount of tax thereby lost to the commonwealth, and to a penalty of not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 80 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 80
Filing of instruments evidencing continuation, reduction, discharge or dissolution
Status: in_force

Section 80. Attachments on mesne process and liens of every description upon registered land shall be continued, reduced, discharged and dissolved by any methods sufficient in law to continue, reduce, discharge or dissolve like liens on unregistered land. All certificates or other instruments permitted or required by law to be recorded in the registry of deeds to give effect to the continuance, reduction, discharge or dissolution of attachments or other liens upon unregistered land, or to give notice of such continuance, reduction, discharge or dissolution, shall, in the case of like liens upon registered land, except releases and discharges of liens for child support liens pursuant to chapter one hundred and nineteen A and federal taxes and other federal liens which may be filed in the commonwealth be filed with the assistant recorder and registered in the registration book, in lieu of recording.

Section 80. Attachments on mesne process and liens of every description upon registered land shall be continued, reduced, discharged and dissolved by any methods sufficient in law to continue, reduce, discharge or dissolve like liens on unregistered land. All certificates or other instruments permitted or required by law to be recorded in the registry of deeds to give effect to the continuance, reduction, discharge or dissolution of attachments or other liens upon unregistered land, or to give notice of such continuance, reduction, discharge or dissolution, shall, in the case of like liens upon registered land, except releases and discharges of liens for child support liens pursuant to chapter one hundred and nineteen A and federal taxes and other federal liens which may be filed in the commonwealth be filed with the assistant recorder and registered in the registration book, in lieu of recording.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176R, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176R / Section 6
Complaint against carrier for noncompliance
Status: in_force

Section 6. A complaint for noncompliance against a carrier shall be filed with and investigated by the commissioner or the group insurance commission, whichever shall have regulatory authority over the carrier. The commissioner and the group insurance commission shall promulgate regulations to enforce this chapter.

Section 6. A complaint for noncompliance against a carrier shall be filed with and investigated by the commissioner or the group insurance commission, whichever shall have regulatory authority over the carrier. The commissioner and the group insurance commission shall promulgate regulations to enforce this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 28A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 148 / Section 28A
Reports of violations of building laws
Status: in_force

Section 28A. The head of the fire department or any person designated by him who, in the performance of his official duties, observes any condition which he believes to be a violation of any provision of the state building code or any amendments thereto, shall report the same to the authority charged with the enforcement of such provision.

Section 28A. The head of the fire department or any person designated by him who, in the performance of his official duties, observes any condition which he believes to be a violation of any provision of the state building code or any amendments thereto, shall report the same to the authority charged with the enforcement of such provision.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 56 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 56
Special statutes relating to fisheries; alewife fisheries
Status: in_force

Section 56. This chapter shall not be deemed to affect any provision or penalty contained, or any privilege granted, in any special statute relating to fisheries in any particular place, nor to any alewife fisheries under the provisions of sections ninety-four to ninety-seven, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and thirty.

Section 56. This chapter shall not be deemed to affect any provision or penalty contained, or any privilege granted, in any special statute relating to fisheries in any particular place, nor to any alewife fisheries under the provisions of sections ninety-four to ninety-seven, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and thirty.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 100A, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 100A / Section 14
Motor vehicle glass repair to be performed by registered shop
Status: in_force

Section 14. Any motor vehicle glass repair to be performed in the commonwealth shall be performed by a registered motor vehicle glass repair shop. A person, including an insurer, insurance producer, third-party administrator or a motor vehicle service establishment or other party receiving an initial report or inquiry regarding motor vehicle glass damage or an initial request for motor vehicle glass repair services shall state that the motor vehicle glass repair shall be performed by a registered motor vehicle glass repair shop.

Section 14. Any motor vehicle glass repair to be performed in the commonwealth shall be performed by a registered motor vehicle glass repair shop. A person, including an insurer, insurance producer, third-party administrator or a motor vehicle service establishment or other party receiving an initial report or inquiry regarding motor vehicle glass damage or an initial request for motor vehicle glass repair services shall state that the motor vehicle glass repair shall be performed by a registered motor vehicle glass repair shop.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 79, sec. 34 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIII / Chapter 79 / Section 34
Request for speedy trial
Status: in_force

Section 34. Upon the filing of a petition under section fourteen by or against the commonwealth or a county, city, town or district or any other legal entity which is authorized under the provisions of any general or special law to take property in whole or in part or of any interest therein by eminent domain, the court shall, at the request of any party to the proceeding, advance the same so that it may be heard and determined with as little delay as possible.

Section 34. Upon the filing of a petition under section fourteen by or against the commonwealth or a county, city, town or district or any other legal entity which is authorized under the provisions of any general or special law to take property in whole or in part or of any interest therein by eminent domain, the court shall, at the request of any party to the proceeding, advance the same so that it may be heard and determined with as little delay as possible.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15WWWWW — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15WWWWW
Ataxia Awareness Day
Status: in_force

Section 15WWWWW. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart September 25 as Ataxia Awareness Day, in recognition of the thousands of individuals affected by hereditary and sporadic ataxia in the United States and the need for increased public awareness, research, prevention and support for victims and their families and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Section 15WWWWW. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart September 25 as Ataxia Awareness Day, in recognition of the thousands of individuals affected by hereditary and sporadic ataxia in the United States and the need for increased public awareness, research, prevention and support for victims and their families and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 90E — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 90E
Penalty
Status: in_force

Section 90E. Whoever directly or indirectly charges, takes or receives for any loan which is subject to the provisions of section ninety A a greater rate of interest than is allowed by said section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

Section 90E. Whoever directly or indirectly charges, takes or receives for any loan which is subject to the provisions of section ninety A a greater rate of interest than is allowed by said section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21J, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21J / Section 3
Responsibility for environmental cleanup actions; failure or delay of reimbursement
Status: in_force

Section 3. No owner or operator who has a responsibility pursuant to any law with respect to environmental cleanup actions, awarding third party damages or preventing the need for environmental cleanup actions shall avoid or delay such responsibility, or be excused from such responsibility, because of reliance on funds provided in this chapter or because of any failure or delay of reimbursement provided in this chapter. No failure or delay of reimbursement provided for in this chapter shall give any person any cause of action or any defense to any cause of action, except as provided in section eleven.

Section 3. No owner or operator who has a responsibility pursuant to any law with respect to environmental cleanup actions, awarding third party damages or preventing the need for environmental cleanup actions shall avoid or delay such responsibility, or be excused from such responsibility, because of reliance on funds provided in this chapter or because of any failure or delay of reimbursement provided in this chapter. No failure or delay of reimbursement provided for in this chapter shall give any person any cause of action or any defense to any cause of action, except as provided in section eleven.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64D, sec. 6B — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64D / Section 6B
Refusal to register; lack of required stamps
Status: in_force

Section 6B. The register of deeds may refuse to record or register any deed, instrument or writing which does not have the stamps required by this chapter, as determined by the register, affixed thereto or to vellum, parchment or paper upon which it is written or printed.

Section 6B. The register of deeds may refuse to record or register any deed, instrument or writing which does not have the stamps required by this chapter, as determined by the register, affixed thereto or to vellum, parchment or paper upon which it is written or printed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 96 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 96
Challenges
Status: in_force

Section 96. All ballots transmitted under any provision of sections eighty-six to one hundred and three, inclusive, shall be subject to challenge when and as cast for non-compliance with any provision of sections eighty-six to one hundred and three, inclusive, or for any other reason allowed by law, including that the voter was not unable by reason of physical disability to cast his vote in person at the polling place on the day of the election, and if challenged shall be disposed of in accordance with section eighty-five, except that so much of said section as involves the administering of an oath shall not apply thereto, and the writing of the name and address of the voter on the ballot shall be performed by the officer charged with depositing the ballot in the ballot box.

Section 96. All ballots transmitted under any provision of sections eighty-six to one hundred and three, inclusive, shall be subject to challenge when and as cast for non-compliance with any provision of sections eighty-six to one hundred and three, inclusive, or for any other reason allowed by law, including that the voter was not unable by reason of physical disability to cast his vote in person at the polling place on the day of the election, and if challenged shall be disposed of in accordance with section eighty-five, except that so much of said section as involves the administering of an oath shall not apply thereto, and the writing of the name and address of the voter on the ballot shall be performed by the officer charged with depositing the ballot in the ballot box.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 268 / Section 18
Jailer or officer suffering prisoner to escape
Status: in_force

Section 18. A jailer or officer who, except as provided in the following section, voluntarily suffers a prisoner in his custody upon conviction or upon a charge of crime to escape shall suffer the punishment and penalties to which the prisoner whom he suffered to escape was sentenced or would be liable to suffer upon conviction of the crime wherewith he stood charged.

Section 18. A jailer or officer who, except as provided in the following section, voluntarily suffers a prisoner in his custody upon conviction or upon a charge of crime to escape shall suffer the punishment and penalties to which the prisoner whom he suffered to escape was sentenced or would be liable to suffer upon conviction of the crime wherewith he stood charged.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 215A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 215A
Complaints for review of orders of board of registration in perfusion
Status: in_force

Section 215A. (a) Any person or firm adversely affected by any order of the board entered after a hearing may obtain review thereof by filing a complaint for review with the supreme judicial court within 30 days of said order. The procedures for review, and the scope of the review, shall be as specified in chapter 30A, except that the provisions of section 12 of said chapter 30A shall not apply to this review. (b) After issuing an order for revocation or suspension, the board may file a complaint in the superior court for the county in which the respondent resides or conducts his practice or in Suffolk County, to insure appropriate injunctive relief to expedite the secure enforcement of its order.

Section 215A. (a) Any person or firm adversely affected by any order of the board entered after a hearing may obtain review thereof by filing a complaint for review with the supreme judicial court within 30 days of said order. The procedures for review, and the scope of the review, shall be as specified in chapter 30A, except that the provisions of section 12 of said chapter 30A shall not apply to this review.

(b) After issuing an order for revocation or suspension, the board may file a complaint in the superior court for the county in which the respondent resides or conducts his practice or in Suffolk County, to insure appropriate injunctive relief to expedite the secure enforcement of its order.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62C, sec. 71 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62C / Section 71
Notice under this chapter
Status: in_force

Section 71. Any notice authorized or required under the provisions of this chapter may be served personally or may be given by mailing the same, postage prepaid, to the person for whom it is intended, addressed to such person at his address as it appears in the records of the commissioner or may be given as the parties otherwise agree, such as by sending electronic notification as provided in chapter 110G.

Section 71. Any notice authorized or required under the provisions of this chapter may be served personally or may be given by mailing the same, postage prepaid, to the person for whom it is intended, addressed to such person at his address as it appears in the records of the commissioner or may be given as the parties otherwise agree, such as by sending electronic notification as provided in chapter 110G.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 19
Annual report of district health officer
Status: in_force

Section 19. Every such officer shall keep a record of his proceedings and observations, shall annually on or before December first make a report thereof to the department, shall from time to time furnish the department with such information as it may require of circumstances affecting the public health in his district, and shall in every instance where a written suggestion is made by him to the local authorities send a copy of such suggestion to said department.

Section 19. Every such officer shall keep a record of his proceedings and observations, shall annually on or before December first make a report thereof to the department, shall from time to time furnish the department with such information as it may require of circumstances affecting the public health in his district, and shall in every instance where a written suggestion is made by him to the local authorities send a copy of such suggestion to said department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 276 / Section 17
Arrest and delivery of accused; commanding aid
Status: in_force

Section 17. Such warrant shall authorize the person to whom it is directed to arrest the accused at any time and any place where he may be found within this commonwealth and to command the aid of all officers authorized to serve warrants in criminal cases or other persons in the execution thereof, and to deliver the accused, subject to the provisions of said sections eleven to twenty R, inclusive, to the duly authorized agent of the demanding state.

Section 17. Such warrant shall authorize the person to whom it is directed to arrest the accused at any time and any place where he may be found within this commonwealth and to command the aid of all officers authorized to serve warrants in criminal cases or other persons in the execution thereof, and to deliver the accused, subject to the provisions of said sections eleven to twenty R, inclusive, to the duly authorized agent of the demanding state.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 12
Petition for other plans after unfavorable election
Status: in_force

Section 12. Should a majority of the votes cast be against the adoption of the plan proposed, no petition proposing the same plan shall be filed within four years thereafter; but a petition proposing the adoption of one of the other plans provided for in this chapter may be filed at any time thereafter, and, subject to section ten, proceedings thereon shall be had as though no prior petition under this chapter had been filed.

Section 12. Should a majority of the votes cast be against the adoption of the plan proposed, no petition proposing the same plan shall be filed within four years thereafter; but a petition proposing the adoption of one of the other plans provided for in this chapter may be filed at any time thereafter, and, subject to section ten, proceedings thereon shall be had as though no prior petition under this chapter had been filed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 271 / Section 50
Sale of research papers, etc.; taking of examinations for another at educational institutions
Status: in_force

Section 50. Whoever, alone or in concert with others, sells to another, or arranges for or assists in such sale for another, a theme, term paper, thesis or other paper or the written results of research, knowing or having reason to know that such theme, term paper, thesis or other paper or research results or substantial material therefrom will be submitted or used by some other person for academic credit and represented as the original work of such person at an educational institution in the commonwealth or elsewhere without proper attribution as to source, or whoever takes an examination for another at any educational institution in the commonwealth, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.

Section 50. Whoever, alone or in concert with others, sells to another, or arranges for or assists in such sale for another, a theme, term paper, thesis or other paper or the written results of research, knowing or having reason to know that such theme, term paper, thesis or other paper or research results or substantial material therefrom will be submitted or used by some other person for academic credit and represented as the original work of such person at an educational institution in the commonwealth or elsewhere without proper attribution as to source, or whoever takes an examination for another at any educational institution in the commonwealth, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 241, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 241 / Section 7
Notice; filing; registered land
Status: in_force

Section 7. Upon the filing of a petition for partition, the petitioner shall forthwith cause to be filed, in the registry of deeds for each registry district where any of the land included in the petition lies, a notice of the same, containing a brief description of the land in such district included therein, and the names of all persons appearing in the petition as parties. If the proceedings are at any time amended, either by the inclusion of more land or by adding new parties, a further notice thereof shall be filed forthwith in the registry district where the land lies. No interlocutory decree for partition or sale shall be made by the court until it appears by affidavit that such notices have been filed. If any part of the land is registered land, the petitioner shall, in filing said notices, comply with section eighty-six of chapter one hundred and eighty-five.

Section 7. Upon the filing of a petition for partition, the petitioner shall forthwith cause to be filed, in the registry of deeds for each registry district where any of the land included in the petition lies, a notice of the same, containing a brief description of the land in such district included therein, and the names of all persons appearing in the petition as parties. If the proceedings are at any time amended, either by the inclusion of more land or by adding new parties, a further notice thereof shall be filed forthwith in the registry district where the land lies. No interlocutory decree for partition or sale shall be made by the court until it appears by affidavit that such notices have been filed. If any part of the land is registered land, the petitioner shall, in filing said notices, comply with section eighty-six of chapter one hundred and eighty-five.