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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21A, sec. 10C — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21A / Section 10C
Authority of officers
Status: in_force

Section 10C. The director, deputy directors of enforcement, chiefs of enforcement and all deputy chiefs of enforcement, law enforcement coordinators, and the wardens, as defined in section 1 of chapter 131, and all environmental police officers and deputy environmental police officers shall have and exercise throughout the commonwealth, subject to such rules and regulations as the director, with the approval of the secretary, may from time to time adopt, all the authority of police officers and constables, except the service of civil process. Such rules and regulations shall be filed with the state secretary in accordance with section 37 of chapter 30. The director may authorize in writing any such deputy directors of enforcement, chiefs of enforcement, deputy chiefs of enforcement, and any environmental police officer to have in their possession and carry a firearm, revolver, club, billy, handcuffs, twisters, or any other weapon or article required in the performance of official duty.

Section 10C. The director, deputy directors of enforcement, chiefs of enforcement and all deputy chiefs of enforcement, law enforcement coordinators, and the wardens, as defined in section 1 of chapter 131, and all environmental police officers and deputy environmental police officers shall have and exercise throughout the commonwealth, subject to such rules and regulations as the director, with the approval of the secretary, may from time to time adopt, all the authority of police officers and constables, except the service of civil process. Such rules and regulations shall be filed with the state secretary in accordance with section 37 of chapter 30. The director may authorize in writing any such deputy directors of enforcement, chiefs of enforcement, deputy chiefs of enforcement, and any environmental police officer to have in their possession and carry a firearm, revolver, club, billy, handcuffs, twisters, or any other weapon or article required in the performance of official duty.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30, sec. 38 — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30 / Section 38
Reports on public employees; central personnel register
Status: in_force

Section 38. Every state officer, department or head thereof shall, whenever required by the personnel administrator, furnish him with such information as he prescribes concerning all officials and employees of the commonwealth employed in or by such office or department for whose services money has been paid by the commonwealth. Whenever an appointing authority shall make an appointment to a position included in the classification plan established in accordance with section forty-five, such appointing authority shall certify to said administrator that the appointee possesses the qualifications for the position as established by said administrator in accordance with subclause (ii) of clause (c) of paragraph (1) of said section forty-five. Said administrator shall establish and maintain a central personnel register, recording therein, for all employees of the commonwealth, such records as he may, with the approval of the secretary of administration, prescribe. He shall maintain a current record of all persons working for the commonwealth. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all state officers or department heads, including the legislature, judicial and institution heads, shall report on all employees and all accessions and separations relating to their agencies.

Section 38. Every state officer, department or head thereof shall, whenever required by the personnel administrator, furnish him with such information as he prescribes concerning all officials and employees of the commonwealth employed in or by such office or department for whose services money has been paid by the commonwealth. Whenever an appointing authority shall make an appointment to a position included in the classification plan established in accordance with section forty-five, such appointing authority shall certify to said administrator that the appointee possesses the qualifications for the position as established by said administrator in accordance with subclause (ii) of clause (c) of paragraph (1) of said section forty-five.

Said administrator shall establish and maintain a central personnel register, recording therein, for all employees of the commonwealth, such records as he may, with the approval of the secretary of administration, prescribe. He shall maintain a current record of all persons working for the commonwealth. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all state officers or department heads, including the legislature, judicial and institution heads, shall report on all employees and all accessions and separations relating to their agencies.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 94 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 94
Evidence in mitigation of damages
Status: in_force

Section 94. In an action for libel, the defendant may allege and prove in mitigation of damages that the plaintiff already has brought action for or recovered damages for, or has received or has agreed to receive compensation in respect of, substantially the same libel as that for which such action was brought. In an action for libel or slander, he may introduce in evidence, in mitigation of damages and in rebuttal of evidence of actual malice, acts of the plaintiff which create a reasonable suspicion that the matters charged against him by the defendant are true.

Section 94. In an action for libel, the defendant may allege and prove in mitigation of damages that the plaintiff already has brought action for or recovered damages for, or has received or has agreed to receive compensation in respect of, substantially the same libel as that for which such action was brought. In an action for libel or slander, he may introduce in evidence, in mitigation of damages and in rebuttal of evidence of actual malice, acts of the plaintiff which create a reasonable suspicion that the matters charged against him by the defendant are true.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 145 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 145
Study of problems relating to blindness; investigations; contact with physicians and other qualified facilities
Status: in_force

Section 145. (a) The commission shall continuously study the problems relating to blindness and make investigations, demonstrations and reports thereon, and shall establish and maintain contact with physicians and other qualified persons or facilities available to render competent services to the blind. (b) The commission may establish and operate rehabilitation facilities and workshops for the blind, and make grants to public and contracts with private nonprofit organizations for such purposes and employ such other means as the commissioner may deem appropriate for the amelioration of the condition of blindness. (c) The commission may supervise the operation of small business enterprises established to provide employment for blind persons. (d) The commission shall make an annual report.

Section 145. (a) The commission shall continuously study the problems relating to blindness and make investigations, demonstrations and reports thereon, and shall establish and maintain contact with physicians and other qualified persons or facilities available to render competent services to the blind.

(b) The commission may establish and operate rehabilitation facilities and workshops for the blind, and make grants to public and contracts with private nonprofit organizations for such purposes and employ such other means as the commissioner may deem appropriate for the amelioration of the condition of blindness.

(c) The commission may supervise the operation of small business enterprises established to provide employment for blind persons.

(d) The commission shall make an annual report.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64J, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64J / Section 5
Reimbursement for consumption except in operation of aircraft
Status: in_force

Section 5. Any person who shall buy any aircraft fuel on which an excise has been paid or is chargeable under this chapter, and shall consume the same in any manner except in the operation of an aircraft, shall be reimbursed the amount of said excise in the manner and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth. All claims for reimbursement shall be for not less than one dollar, shall be made by affidavit in such form and containing such information as the commissioner shall prescribe, and shall be accompanied by original invoices or sales receipts of aircraft fuel. The commissioner may require such further information as he shall deem necessary for the determination of such claims, and shall transmit all claims approved by him to the comptroller for certification; and the amount approved by the commissioner and certified as aforesaid shall be paid forthwith from the proceeds of the excise tax levied under this chapter, without specific appropriation.

Section 5. Any person who shall buy any aircraft fuel on which an excise has been paid or is chargeable under this chapter, and shall consume the same in any manner except in the operation of an aircraft, shall be reimbursed the amount of said excise in the manner and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth. All claims for reimbursement shall be for not less than one dollar, shall be made by affidavit in such form and containing such information as the commissioner shall prescribe, and shall be accompanied by original invoices or sales receipts of aircraft fuel. The commissioner may require such further information as he shall deem necessary for the determination of such claims, and shall transmit all claims approved by him to the comptroller for certification; and the amount approved by the commissioner and certified as aforesaid shall be paid forthwith from the proceeds of the excise tax levied under this chapter, without specific appropriation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30B, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30B / Section 8
Emergency procurements
Status: in_force

Section 8. Whenever the time required to comply with a requirement of this chapter would endanger the health or safety of the people or their property a procurement officer may make an emergency procurement without following that requirement. An emergency procurement shall be limited to only supplies or services necessary to meet the emergency and shall conform to the requirements of this chapter to the extent practicable under the circumstances. The procurement officer shall make a record of each emergency as soon after the procurement as practicable, specifying each contractor's name, the amount and the type of each contract, a listing of the supply or service provided under each contract, and the basis for determining the need for an emergency procurement. The procurement officer shall submit a copy of this record at the earliest possible time to the state secretary for placement in any publication established by the state secretary for the advertisement of procurements.

Section 8. Whenever the time required to comply with a requirement of this chapter would endanger the health or safety of the people or their property a procurement officer may make an emergency procurement without following that requirement. An emergency procurement shall be limited to only supplies or services necessary to meet the emergency and shall conform to the requirements of this chapter to the extent practicable under the circumstances. The procurement officer shall make a record of each emergency as soon after the procurement as practicable, specifying each contractor's name, the amount and the type of each contract, a listing of the supply or service provided under each contract, and the basis for determining the need for an emergency procurement.

The procurement officer shall submit a copy of this record at the earliest possible time to the state secretary for placement in any publication established by the state secretary for the advertisement of procurements.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 101, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 101 / Section 27
Endorsement, display, and production of license; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 27. Every person licensed as a hawker or pedler shall endorse his usual signature upon his license. The deputy director shall, at the expense of the licensee, provide a means for displaying such license which must be worn in a visible and conspicuous manner on his outer clothing with the license number, licensee's name and the date of expiration exposed to view. Each licensee shall produce his license for inspection whenever demanded by the deputy director or by a mayor, alderman, selectman, inspector of standards, sealer or deputy sealer of weights and measures, city or town treasurer or clerk, constable, police officer or justice of the peace; and if he fails so to do, or fails to wear his license in a visible and conspicuous manner as heretofore prescribed, he shall be subject to the same penalty as if he had no license.

Section 27. Every person licensed as a hawker or pedler shall endorse his usual signature upon his license. The deputy director shall, at the expense of the licensee, provide a means for displaying such license which must be worn in a visible and conspicuous manner on his outer clothing with the license number, licensee's name and the date of expiration exposed to view. Each licensee shall produce his license for inspection whenever demanded by the deputy director or by a mayor, alderman, selectman, inspector of standards, sealer or deputy sealer of weights and measures, city or town treasurer or clerk, constable, police officer or justice of the peace; and if he fails so to do, or fails to wear his license in a visible and conspicuous manner as heretofore prescribed, he shall be subject to the same penalty as if he had no license.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 73 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 73
Hunting moose
Status: in_force

Section 73. A person shall not hunt a moose.

Section 73. A person shall not hunt a moose.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 264 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 264
Fees of inspectors of lime
Status: in_force

Section 264. An inspector of lime shall receive four cents for the inspection and branding of each cask of such manufactured lime, which shall be paid by the manufacturer or owner; and the same amount for the inspection of each cask of lime so imported or sold, which shall be paid by the purchaser.

Section 264. An inspector of lime shall receive four cents for the inspection and branding of each cask of such manufactured lime, which shall be paid by the manufacturer or owner; and the same amount for the inspection of each cask of lime so imported or sold, which shall be paid by the purchaser.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 6E — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 6E
Definitions applicable to sections 6E to 6G
Status: in_force

Section 6E. As used in sections 6E to 6G inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings:— ''Court'', the supreme judicial court, the appeals court, the superior court, the land court, any probate court and any housing court, and any judge or justice thereof; ''Civil action'', any civil proceeding in any court except those conducted pursuant to chapters one hundred and nineteen, one hundred and twenty-three, chapter one hundred and twenty-three A or chapter two hundred and ten; ''Party'', any person, including any officer or agency of the commonwealth or subdivision thereof, or any authority established by the general court to serve a public purpose.

Section 6E. As used in sections 6E to 6G inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings:—

''Court'', the supreme judicial court, the appeals court, the superior court, the land court, any probate court and any housing court, and any judge or justice thereof;

''Civil action'', any civil proceeding in any court except those conducted pursuant to chapters one hundred and nineteen, one hundred and twenty-three, chapter one hundred and twenty-three A or chapter two hundred and ten;

''Party'', any person, including any officer or agency of the commonwealth or subdivision thereof, or any authority established by the general court to serve a public purpose.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203D, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203D / Section 22
Property not productive of income
Status: in_force

Section 22. (a) If a marital deduction is allowed for all or part of a trust whose assets consist substantially of property that does not provide the spouse with sufficient income from or use of the trust assets, and if the amounts that the trustee transfers from principal to income under section 4 and distributes to the spouse from principal pursuant to the terms of the trust are insufficient to provide the spouse with the beneficial enjoyment required to obtain the marital deduction, the spouse may require the trustee to make property productive of income, convert property within a reasonable time, or exercise the power conferred by subsection (a) of said section 4. The trustee may decide which action or combination of actions to take. (b) In cases not governed by subsection (a), proceeds from the sale or other disposition of an asset are principal without regard to the amount of income the asset produces during any accounting period.

Section 22. (a) If a marital deduction is allowed for all or part of a trust whose assets consist substantially of property that does not provide the spouse with sufficient income from or use of the trust assets, and if the amounts that the trustee transfers from principal to income under section 4 and distributes to the spouse from principal pursuant to the terms of the trust are insufficient to provide the spouse with the beneficial enjoyment required to obtain the marital deduction, the spouse may require the trustee to make property productive of income, convert property within a reasonable time, or exercise the power conferred by subsection (a) of said section 4. The trustee may decide which action or combination of actions to take.

(b) In cases not governed by subsection (a), proceeds from the sale or other disposition of an asset are principal without regard to the amount of income the asset produces during any accounting period.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167F, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167F / Section 1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:— ''Bank'', an association or corporation chartered by the commonwealth under chapter 168, 170 or 172. ''Board'', the board of trustees or directors, as the case may be, in a bank. ''Capital stock'', the sum of the par value of the preferred and common shares of capital stock of a trust company, issued and outstanding. ''Commissioner'', the commissioner of banks. ''Federally chartered bank'', a national banking association, federal savings and loan association, federal savings bank or federal credit union authorized to do business in the commonwealth. ''Stock corporation'', an association or corporation chartered by the commonwealth under the provisions of chapter 168 or 170, which has converted to a stockholder form of corporation, or a trust company as defined in chapter 172. ''Surplus account'', an account so designated on the books of a bank and consisting of amounts required by law. ''Thrift Institution'', an association or corporation chartered by the commonwealth under chapter 168 or 170 which is in mutual form.

Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:—

''Bank'', an association or corporation chartered by the commonwealth under chapter 168, 170 or 172.

''Board'', the board of trustees or directors, as the case may be, in a bank.

''Capital stock'', the sum of the par value of the preferred and common shares of capital stock of a trust company, issued and outstanding.

''Commissioner'', the commissioner of banks.

''Federally chartered bank'', a national banking association, federal savings and loan association, federal savings bank or federal credit union authorized to do business in the commonwealth.

''Stock corporation'', an association or corporation chartered by the commonwealth under the provisions of chapter 168 or 170, which has converted to a stockholder form of corporation, or a trust company as defined in chapter 172.

''Surplus account'', an account so designated on the books of a bank and consisting of amounts required by law.

''Thrift Institution'', an association or corporation chartered by the commonwealth under chapter 168 or 170 which is in mutual form.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 30 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 30
Distributions of cash or other assets
Status: in_force

Section 30. Distributions of cash or other assets of a limited liability company shall be allocated among the members, and among classes or groups of members, in the manner provided in the operating agreement. If the operating agreement does not so provide, distributions shall be made on the basis of the agreed value as stated in the records of the limited liability company of the contributions of each member to the extent they have been received by the limited liability company and have not been returned.

Section 30. Distributions of cash or other assets of a limited liability company shall be allocated among the members, and among classes or groups of members, in the manner provided in the operating agreement. If the operating agreement does not so provide, distributions shall be made on the basis of the agreed value as stated in the records of the limited liability company of the contributions of each member to the extent they have been received by the limited liability company and have not been returned.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 242, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 242 / Section 7
Willful trespass to trees, etc.; damages
Status: in_force

Section 7. A person who without license willfully cuts down, carries away, girdles or otherwise destroys trees, timber, wood or underwood on the land of another shall be liable to the owner in tort for three times the amount of the damages assessed therefor; but if it is found that the defendant had good reason to believe that the land on which the trespass was committed was his own or that he was otherwise lawfully authorized to do the acts complained of, he shall be liable for single damages only.

Section 7. A person who without license willfully cuts down, carries away, girdles or otherwise destroys trees, timber, wood or underwood on the land of another shall be liable to the owner in tort for three times the amount of the damages assessed therefor; but if it is found that the defendant had good reason to believe that the land on which the trespass was committed was his own or that he was otherwise lawfully authorized to do the acts complained of, he shall be liable for single damages only.