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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 8
Prison books; contents; accessibility
Status: in_force

Section 8. Each jailer and superintendent of a house of correction shall have a prison book, in which he shall keep an account of the value of the labor of the prisoners, of the salaries of officers and of articles furnished for the support of the prisoners, the quantity of such articles, of whom bought and the price paid, classified as follows: cost of provisions, including the portion consumed by the family of the jailer or superintendent; of clothing; of beds and bedding; of medicines; of medical attendance; of religious or secular instruction; of fuel; of light; allowance to discharged prisoners; allowance to witnesses in money or clothing. The prison book, verified by the oath of the jailer or superintendent, shall be exhibited to the county commissioners when his accounts are presented for examination, and at other times when demanded. A jailer or superintendent who neglects to keep such book or to enter therein such facts, or who wilfully makes any false entry therein, shall forfeit one hundred dollars, to be recovered by the county commissioners in the name of the county, or, in Suffolk county, by the penal institutions commissioner in the name of the city of Boston, and it shall be expended by them for the relief of discharged prisoners.

Section 8. Each jailer and superintendent of a house of correction shall have a prison book, in which he shall keep an account of the value of the labor of the prisoners, of the salaries of officers and of articles furnished for the support of the prisoners, the quantity of such articles, of whom bought and the price paid, classified as follows: cost of provisions, including the portion consumed by the family of the jailer or superintendent; of clothing; of beds and bedding; of medicines; of medical attendance; of religious or secular instruction; of fuel; of light; allowance to discharged prisoners; allowance to witnesses in money or clothing. The prison book, verified by the oath of the jailer or superintendent, shall be exhibited to the county commissioners when his accounts are presented for examination, and at other times when demanded. A jailer or superintendent who neglects to keep such book or to enter therein such facts, or who wilfully makes any false entry therein, shall forfeit one hundred dollars, to be recovered by the county commissioners in the name of the county, or, in Suffolk county, by the penal institutions commissioner in the name of the city of Boston, and it shall be expended by them for the relief of discharged prisoners.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 38 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 38
Connivance by or interference with inspector of milk or collector of samples of milk
Status: in_force

Section 38. An inspector of milk or a collector of samples of milk who wilfully connives at or assists in a violation of sections nineteen, twenty, twenty-three, thirty-nine, forty and one hundred and forty-six, or any person who hinders, obstructs or interferes with such an inspector or collector in the performance of his duty, shall, except as provided in section sixty, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than three hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than two months.

Section 38. An inspector of milk or a collector of samples of milk who wilfully connives at or assists in a violation of sections nineteen, twenty, twenty-three, thirty-nine, forty and one hundred and forty-six, or any person who hinders, obstructs or interferes with such an inspector or collector in the performance of his duty, shall, except as provided in section sixty, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than three hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than two months.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 161D — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 161D
Approval of domestication agreement by commissioner
Status: in_force

Section 161D. An executed counterpart of the domestication agreement, together with certified copies of the corporate proceedings of the domestic insurer and the alien insurer, approving, adopting and authorizing the execution of said domestication agreement, shall be submitted to the commissioner for his approval. The commissioner shall thereupon consider said agreement and if he is satisfied that the same is in accordance with the provisions of sections one hundred and sixty-one B to one hundred and sixty-one E, inclusive, and if he finds that the interest of policyholders and creditors of the United States branch of the alien insurer are not materially adversely affected, he may approve such domestication agreement and authorize the consummation thereof in compliance with the provisions of section one hundred and sixty-one E.

Section 161D. An executed counterpart of the domestication agreement, together with certified copies of the corporate proceedings of the domestic insurer and the alien insurer, approving, adopting and authorizing the execution of said domestication agreement, shall be submitted to the commissioner for his approval. The commissioner shall thereupon consider said agreement and if he is satisfied that the same is in accordance with the provisions of sections one hundred and sixty-one B to one hundred and sixty-one E, inclusive, and if he finds that the interest of policyholders and creditors of the United States branch of the alien insurer are not materially adversely affected, he may approve such domestication agreement and authorize the consummation thereof in compliance with the provisions of section one hundred and sixty-one E.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 38G — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 38G
Disposition of court actions pending upon effectiveness of regulations promulgated under Sec. 38E
Status: in_force

Section 38G. Any claim that may be the subject of a grievance under the provisions of section 38E which is pending in any court when the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 38E take effect, may be dismissed without prejudice or may be continued by the court for up to 80 days, upon a finding that a continuance or dismissal would be appropriate and in the interests of justice to permit resolution of the claim under the terms specified by the grievance procedure established in section 38E.

Section 38G. Any claim that may be the subject of a grievance under the provisions of section 38E which is pending in any court when the regulations promulgated pursuant to section 38E take effect, may be dismissed without prejudice or may be continued by the court for up to 80 days, upon a finding that a continuance or dismissal would be appropriate and in the interests of justice to permit resolution of the claim under the terms specified by the grievance procedure established in section 38E.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 92, sec. 94 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 92 / Section 94
Payment of proceeds of sale to owner
Status: in_force

Section 94. If within two years after any such sale the owner claims such property and proves ownership to the satisfaction of the commission, the amount of such unclaimed money or the proceeds of the sale of such property, after deducting reasonable expenses, shall be paid to him by the state treasurer out of said special account, without appropriation.

Section 94. If within two years after any such sale the owner claims such property and proves ownership to the satisfaction of the commission, the amount of such unclaimed money or the proceeds of the sale of such property, after deducting reasonable expenses, shall be paid to him by the state treasurer out of said special account, without appropriation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183A / Section 3
Nature of interest; sale or descent
Status: in_force

Section 3. Each unit together with its undivided interest in the common areas and facilities, whether or not such unit is built on owned or leased land shall constitute real estate, and may be the subject of demise, devise, gift, mortgage, ownership, possession, sale, trust, the laws of descent and distribution and all other rights incidental to the holding of real estate as if it were sole and entirely independent of the other units in the condominium of which it forms a part.

Section 3. Each unit together with its undivided interest in the common areas and facilities, whether or not such unit is built on owned or leased land shall constitute real estate, and may be the subject of demise, devise, gift, mortgage, ownership, possession, sale, trust, the laws of descent and distribution and all other rights incidental to the holding of real estate as if it were sole and entirely independent of the other units in the condominium of which it forms a part.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 58A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 58A
Advance deposit; shut off for non-payment; removal of appliances for distribution
Status: in_force

Section 58A. A sufficient deposit to secure the payment for gas or electricity for 3 months may be required in advance from any consumer, and if the advance deposit is retained for a longer period than 6 months, the interest rate shall be paid annually to said consumer or credited to his account. The rate of interest shall be revised annually and shall be equal to yields on Treasury securities at constant, fixed maturity 1–year rate as published by the Federal Reserve System and as established 12 months ending December of the prior year. The supply may be shut off from any premises until all arrears for gas or electricity furnished thereon to such consumer shall have been paid. After three months default in the payment of such arrears, all appliances for distribution belonging to the municipality on the premises may be removed and shall not be restored except on payment of all such arrears and the expenses of removal and restoration.

Section 58A. A sufficient deposit to secure the payment for gas or electricity for 3 months may be required in advance from any consumer, and if the advance deposit is retained for a longer period than 6 months, the interest rate shall be paid annually to said consumer or credited to his account. The rate of interest shall be revised annually and shall be equal to yields on Treasury securities at constant, fixed maturity 1–year rate as published by the Federal Reserve System and as established 12 months ending December of the prior year. The supply may be shut off from any premises until all arrears for gas or electricity furnished thereon to such consumer shall have been paid. After three months default in the payment of such arrears, all appliances for distribution belonging to the municipality on the premises may be removed and shall not be restored except on payment of all such arrears and the expenses of removal and restoration.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 129, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 129 / Section 26
Application of chapter to inspectors in Boston
Status: in_force

Section 26. The provisions of this chapter relative to the duties of inspectors shall apply to persons officially performing the functions of inspectors in Boston.

Section 26. The provisions of this chapter relative to the duties of inspectors shall apply to persons officially performing the functions of inspectors in Boston.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 191B, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 191B / Section 7
Shares of heirs when no surviving spouse
Status: in_force

Section 7. (a) If there is no surviving spouse, the statutory will estate shall pass, subject to the provisions of sections eight and nine, as follows: (1) If there is surviving issue, in equal shares to the children of the testator if all of them survive, otherwise to the surviving issue of the testator by representation; or (2) If there is no surviving issue, to the individuals entitled to receive the estate as if the property were located in the commonwealth and the testator had died intestate domiciled in the commonwealth in the proportions so determined. (b) Unless the personal representative determines that a trust would be uneconomical, property to which the provisions of section eight or nine applies shall be distributed to the trustee. If the personal representative determines that a trust would be uneconomical, the property shall pass under the provisions of subsection (a) free of trust. The discretion provided in this subsection to the personal representative shall not be exercised by any of the testator's issue serving as personal representative.

Section 7. (a) If there is no surviving spouse, the statutory will estate shall pass, subject to the provisions of sections eight and nine, as follows:

(1) If there is surviving issue, in equal shares to the children of the testator if all of them survive, otherwise to the surviving issue of the testator by representation; or

(2) If there is no surviving issue, to the individuals entitled to receive the estate as if the property were located in the commonwealth and the testator had died intestate domiciled in the commonwealth in the proportions so determined.

(b) Unless the personal representative determines that a trust would be uneconomical, property to which the provisions of section eight or nine applies shall be distributed to the trustee. If the personal representative determines that a trust would be uneconomical, the property shall pass under the provisions of subsection (a) free of trust. The discretion provided in this subsection to the personal representative shall not be exercised by any of the testator's issue serving as personal representative.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 46, sec. 19C — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 46 / Section 19C
Authentication of copies of birth, marriage and death records; use as evidence
Status: in_force

Section 19C. The state registrar shall use the seal of the department of public health for the purpose of authenticating copies of birth, marriage and death records, and copies of such records when certified by him and authenticated by said seal, shall be evidence like the originals.

Section 19C. The state registrar shall use the seal of the department of public health for the purpose of authenticating copies of birth, marriage and death records, and copies of such records when certified by him and authenticated by said seal, shall be evidence like the originals.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40G, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40G / Section 8
Liberal construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Section 8. This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.

Section 8. This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21F, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21F / Section 7
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 7. In addition to the conditions and requirements set forth in this chapter, the executive office of environmental affairs shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are deemed necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter.

Section 7. In addition to the conditions and requirements set forth in this chapter, the executive office of environmental affairs shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are deemed necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140D, sec. 34 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140D / Section 34
Unfair trade practices; violations
Status: in_force

Section 34. A violation of this chapter, or any rule or regulation issued hereunder, shall constitute a violation of chapter ninety-three A.

Section 34. A violation of this chapter, or any rule or regulation issued hereunder, shall constitute a violation of chapter ninety-three A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 213, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 213 / Section 13
Seal; officers of court
Status: in_force

Section 13. Each court may establish a seal and appoint all officers necessary for the transaction of its business.

Section 13. Each court may establish a seal and appoint all officers necessary for the transaction of its business.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32, sec. 43 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32 / Section 43
Retirement of teacher if incapacitated
Status: in_force

Section 43. The appropriate city or town retirement board, established under section twenty, upon the recommendation of the school committee of any such city or town may retire from active service and place upon the pension roll any teacher of such city or town who is sixty or over or who, in the judgment of said committee, is incapacitated for useful service, and who has faithfully served such city or town for twenty-five years. The amount of the annual pension allowed to any person under this and the preceding section shall not exceed one half of the annual compensation received by such person at the time of such retirement, and in no case shall it exceed twelve hundred dollars.

Section 43. The appropriate city or town retirement board, established under section twenty, upon the recommendation of the school committee of any such city or town may retire from active service and place upon the pension roll any teacher of such city or town who is sixty or over or who, in the judgment of said committee, is incapacitated for useful service, and who has faithfully served such city or town for twenty-five years. The amount of the annual pension allowed to any person under this and the preceding section shall not exceed one half of the annual compensation received by such person at the time of such retirement, and in no case shall it exceed twelve hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 262 / Section 37
Records or papers; examination
Status: in_force

Section 37. Every person upon whose application an examination of records or papers is made by direction of the state secretary shall pay to the secretary therefor the actual expense thereof, and of copying the manuscript or record required; but any person whom the secretary considers to be entitled to exemption from said fees shall receive such service and copies for such reduced fees, or without fee, as the secretary may determine.

Section 37. Every person upon whose application an examination of records or papers is made by direction of the state secretary shall pay to the secretary therefor the actual expense thereof, and of copying the manuscript or record required; but any person whom the secretary considers to be entitled to exemption from said fees shall receive such service and copies for such reduced fees, or without fee, as the secretary may determine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110C, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110C / Section 13
Severability
Status: in_force

Section 13. The provisions of this chapter are severable and if any such provision or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the remaining provisions of this chapter or the application of such provision to said person or circumstances.

Section 13. The provisions of this chapter are severable and if any such provision or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the remaining provisions of this chapter or the application of such provision to said person or circumstances.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 187, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 187 / Section 2
Easements by prescription
Status: in_force

Section 2. No person shall acquire by adverse use or enjoyment a right or privilege of way or other easement from, in, upon or over the land of another, unless such use or enjoyment is continued uninterruptedly for twenty years.

Section 2. No person shall acquire by adverse use or enjoyment a right or privilege of way or other easement from, in, upon or over the land of another, unless such use or enjoyment is continued uninterruptedly for twenty years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268A, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 268A / Section 24
Disclosures and certifications; form; public inspection
Status: in_force

Section 24. All disclosures and certifications provided for in this chapter and made in accordance with its provisions shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, shall be kept open to inspection by the public by the official with whom such disclosure has been filed.

Section 24. All disclosures and certifications provided for in this chapter and made in accordance with its provisions shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, shall be kept open to inspection by the public by the official with whom such disclosure has been filed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94D, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94D / Section 3
Guidelines; review; reports; access to records; closed proceedings
Status: in_force

Section 3. The department shall establish guidelines for the administration of the program, after consultation with medical, psychiatric and pharmacological experts. The department shall approve participation in the program in accordance with said guidelines for patients whose physicians certify that the administration of marijuana may have beneficial therapeutic effects. The department shall review the plans, studies, and proposed annual budget of the program and file an annual report of its activities pursuant to this chapter with the governor and the general court. Except for its annual and interim reports, if any, the records of the department which are maintained pursuant to Chapter 94D shall not be deemed to be public records within the meaning of section seven of chapter four of the General Laws. The department may close any of its proceedings or meetings, and the provisions of section eleven A1/2 of chapter thirty A of the General Laws shall not be applicable thereto.

Section 3. The department shall establish guidelines for the administration of the program, after consultation with medical, psychiatric and pharmacological experts. The department shall approve participation in the program in accordance with said guidelines for patients whose physicians certify that the administration of marijuana may have beneficial therapeutic effects. The department shall review the plans, studies, and proposed annual budget of the program and file an annual report of its activities pursuant to this chapter with the governor and the general court.

Except for its annual and interim reports, if any, the records of the department which are maintained pursuant to Chapter 94D shall not be deemed to be public records within the meaning of section seven of chapter four of the General Laws. The department may close any of its proceedings or meetings, and the provisions of section eleven A1/2 of chapter thirty A of the General Laws shall not be applicable thereto.