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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 17B — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 17B
Notice of intent not to sell licenses
Status: in_force

Section 17B. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law, or rule or regulation to the contrary, no city or town clerk shall be required to sell the licenses established under this chapter. Each city or town clerk shall, on or after July first of each year, give annual notice of an intention not to sell said licenses to the director on a form prescribed by the director. Said notice not to sell licenses shall only be effective if received by the director by July thirty-first each year; provided, however, that the failure of a city or town clerk to so notify the director of an intention not to sell shall be construed as an intention to sell said licenses during the next calendar year. Where said notice not to sell licenses is received in a timely manner, the director shall not forward for sale in the next year any licenses to the sender of such notice.

Section 17B. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law, or rule or regulation to the contrary, no city or town clerk shall be required to sell the licenses established under this chapter. Each city or town clerk shall, on or after July first of each year, give annual notice of an intention not to sell said licenses to the director on a form prescribed by the director. Said notice not to sell licenses shall only be effective if received by the director by July thirty-first each year; provided, however, that the failure of a city or town clerk to so notify the director of an intention not to sell shall be construed as an intention to sell said licenses during the next calendar year. Where said notice not to sell licenses is received in a timely manner, the director shall not forward for sale in the next year any licenses to the sender of such notice.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, sec. 53 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 152 / Section 53
Mutual companies; distribution of risks into groups
Status: in_force

Section 53. Any mutual liability insurance company authorized to do business in this commonwealth may with the approval of the commissioner of insurance distribute its risks into groups in accordance with the nature of the business and the degree of the liability of injury and with like approval fix by and for such groups in accordance with the experience of each group all premiums, assessments and dividends; but all the funds of the company both actual and contingent shall be available for the payment of any claim against the company.

Section 53. Any mutual liability insurance company authorized to do business in this commonwealth may with the approval of the commissioner of insurance distribute its risks into groups in accordance with the nature of the business and the degree of the liability of injury and with like approval fix by and for such groups in accordance with the experience of each group all premiums, assessments and dividends; but all the funds of the company both actual and contingent shall be available for the payment of any claim against the company.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23, sec. 9J — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23 / Section 9J
Rules, regulations and orders necessary for the administration and enforcement of chapter 151A; expenditures; reports
Status: in_force

Section 9J. The secretary, in consultation with the director of unemployment assistance, may adopt, amend, alter or repeal, and shall enforce, all rules, regulations and orders necessary for the administration and enforcement of Chapter 151A. The secretary shall seek the approval of the director of unemployment assistance if the changes may affect the operations of the free public employment offices. Such rules and regulations, and any amendments, alterations or repeals thereof, shall, so far as they affect the property rights of any class of employers or employees, be subject to the approval of said state advisory council, and shall, upon the filing with the state secretary of a certified copy thereof and a certificate that they have been approved by said state advisory council if subject to such approval, have the force and effect of law. Copies of such rules and regulations, and amendments, alterations and repeals thereof, shall be provided by the director of unemployment assistance for public distribution. The director of unemployment assistance may make any expenditures, subject to appropriation, require any reports and take any other action, necessary and suitable to carry out the provisions of said chapter. He shall make an annual report to the governor and to the general court covering the administration and operation of said chapter during the preceding fiscal year, together with such recommendations as he deems proper.

Section 9J. The secretary, in consultation with the director of unemployment assistance, may adopt, amend, alter or repeal, and shall enforce, all rules, regulations and orders necessary for the administration and enforcement of Chapter 151A. The secretary shall seek the approval of the director of unemployment assistance if the changes may affect the operations of the free public employment offices. Such rules and regulations, and any amendments, alterations or repeals thereof, shall, so far as they affect the property rights of any class of employers or employees, be subject to the approval of said state advisory council, and shall, upon the filing with the state secretary of a certified copy thereof and a certificate that they have been approved by said state advisory council if subject to such approval, have the force and effect of law. Copies of such rules and regulations, and amendments, alterations and repeals thereof, shall be provided by the director of unemployment assistance for public distribution. The director of unemployment assistance may make any expenditures, subject to appropriation, require any reports and take any other action, necessary and suitable to carry out the provisions of said chapter. He shall make an annual report to the governor and to the general court covering the administration and operation of said chapter during the preceding fiscal year, together with such recommendations as he deems proper.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 122, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 122 / Section 4
Trustees; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 4. The trustees shall, with the approval of the department, make rules and regulations for the proper management and government of said hospital, and shall see to their enforcement.

Section 4. The trustees shall, with the approval of the department, make rules and regulations for the proper management and government of said hospital, and shall see to their enforcement.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 99, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 99 / Section 3
Deputy director of standards; town sealers of weights and measures; duties
Status: in_force

Section 3. The duties of the deputy director of standards and the duties and responsibilities of the sealer of weights and measures of each town, with respect to the keeping, care, verification and use of the standard weights and measures of the metric system, shall be the same as those established by law with respect to other standard weights and measures.

Section 3. The duties of the deputy director of standards and the duties and responsibilities of the sealer of weights and measures of each town, with respect to the keeping, care, verification and use of the standard weights and measures of the metric system, shall be the same as those established by law with respect to other standard weights and measures.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121B, sec. 44A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 121B / Section 44A
Leasing of housing units in MHFA projects for replacement or relocation housing authorized
Status: in_force

Section 44A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a housing authority, in addition to its other powers and for the purpose of replacing dwelling units or said other housing units subject to regulations promulgated by the department of community affairs not inconsistent with the standards required for dwelling units for persons and families of low income which will be eliminated through the demolition, clearance, sale or other disposition of low rent housing projects or to provide relocation housing for persons and families of low income and elderly persons of low income displaced thereby, may lease dwelling units or said other housing units in projects financed by the MHFA for a period not to exceed forty years from the completion of such MHFA project, as determined by the department. The requirements with respect to rentals and tenant selection for low rent housing projects shall apply to units leased by such housing authorities pursuant to this section, except that preference shall be given to displaced occupants of the low rent housing projects so demolished, cleared, sold or otherwise disposed of.

Section 44A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a housing authority, in addition to its other powers and for the purpose of replacing dwelling units or said other housing units subject to regulations promulgated by the department of community affairs not inconsistent with the standards required for dwelling units for persons and families of low income which will be eliminated through the demolition, clearance, sale or other disposition of low rent housing projects or to provide relocation housing for persons and families of low income and elderly persons of low income displaced thereby, may lease dwelling units or said other housing units in projects financed by the MHFA for a period not to exceed forty years from the completion of such MHFA project, as determined by the department. The requirements with respect to rentals and tenant selection for low rent housing projects shall apply to units leased by such housing authorities pursuant to this section, except that preference shall be given to displaced occupants of the low rent housing projects so demolished, cleared, sold or otherwise disposed of.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175K, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175K / Section 8
Dispute resolution
Status: in_force

Section 8. The commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member, to resolve any disputes or other issues that are subject to this compact and which may arise between 2 or more compacting states, or between compacting states and non-compacting states, and the commission shall promulgate an operating procedure providing for resolution of those disputes.

Section 8. The commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member, to resolve any disputes or other issues that are subject to this compact and which may arise between 2 or more compacting states, or between compacting states and non-compacting states, and the commission shall promulgate an operating procedure providing for resolution of those disputes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 42, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 42 / Section 12
Location of disputed boundaries; procedure
Status: in_force

Section 12. If the true boundary between two or more adjacent counties, cities, towns or districts is doubtful or in dispute, the land court may determine the location thereof upon the petition of one or more of such counties, cities, towns and districts and after such notice to all other counties, cities, towns and districts interested as the court shall order, and the court may make such order as to the setting of durable bounds to perpetuate the lines the location of which is so determined, and as to the costs and expenses of the proceedings, as law and justice may require.

Section 12. If the true boundary between two or more adjacent counties, cities, towns or districts is doubtful or in dispute, the land court may determine the location thereof upon the petition of one or more of such counties, cities, towns and districts and after such notice to all other counties, cities, towns and districts interested as the court shall order, and the court may make such order as to the setting of durable bounds to perpetuate the lines the location of which is so determined, and as to the costs and expenses of the proceedings, as law and justice may require.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 227 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 227
Definitions applicable to Secs. 228 to 235
Status: in_force

Section 227. As used in this section and sections 228 to 236, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:— ''Board'', the board of registration of massage therapy established in section 98 of chapter 13. ''Licensed massage school'', a facility which is licensed by the board after meeting minimum standards for training and curriculum as determined in accordance with sections 228 to 236, inclusive. ''Licensed massage therapy salon'', a place, office, clinic or establishment licensed by the board to offer massage services. ''Massage'', the systematic treatment of the soft tissues of the body by use of pressure, friction, stroking, percussion, kneading, vibration by manual or mechanical means, range of motion for purposes of demonstrating muscle excursion or muscle flexibility and nonspecific stretching. Massage therapy may include the use of oil, ice, hot and cold packs, tub, shower, steam, dry heat or cabinet baths, in which the primary intent is to enhance or restore the health and well-being of the client. Massage therapy shall not include diagnoses, the prescribing of drugs or medicines, spinal or other joint manipulations or any services or procedures for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, occupational therapy, physical therapy or podiatry is required by law. ''Massage therapist'' or ''Massage practitioner'', a person licensed by the board who instructs or administers massage or massage therapy for compensation.

Section 227. As used in this section and sections 228 to 236, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—

''Board'', the board of registration of massage therapy established in section 98 of chapter 13.

''Licensed massage school'', a facility which is licensed by the board after meeting minimum standards for training and curriculum as determined in accordance with sections 228 to 236, inclusive.

''Licensed massage therapy salon'', a place, office, clinic or establishment licensed by the board to offer massage services.

''Massage'', the systematic treatment of the soft tissues of the body by use of pressure, friction, stroking, percussion, kneading, vibration by manual or mechanical means, range of motion for purposes of demonstrating muscle excursion or muscle flexibility and nonspecific stretching. Massage therapy may include the use of oil, ice, hot and cold packs, tub, shower, steam, dry heat or cabinet baths, in which the primary intent is to enhance or restore the health and well-being of the client. Massage therapy shall not include diagnoses, the prescribing of drugs or medicines, spinal or other joint manipulations or any services or procedures for which a license to practice medicine, chiropractic, occupational therapy, physical therapy or podiatry is required by law.

''Massage therapist'' or ''Massage practitioner'', a person licensed by the board who instructs or administers massage or massage therapy for compensation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 245, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 245 / Section 12
Costs
Status: in_force

Section 12. Costs shall be awarded and taxed for the prevailing party. If judgment is for the commonwealth, an execution for costs shall issue; if it is for the defendant, the costs shall be paid by the commonwealth.

Section 12. Costs shall be awarded and taxed for the prevailing party. If judgment is for the commonwealth, an execution for costs shall issue; if it is for the defendant, the costs shall be paid by the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 57 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 57
Register of registered veterinarians; annual reports; investigation of complaints
Status: in_force

Section 57. The board shall keep a register of all veterinarians registered by it, which shall be open to public inspection, and shall make an annual report. It shall investigate all complaints of the violation of any provision of section fifty-nine and of section sixty-five, so far as it relates to veterinary medicine, and report the same to the proper prosecuting officers.

Section 57. The board shall keep a register of all veterinarians registered by it, which shall be open to public inspection, and shall make an annual report. It shall investigate all complaints of the violation of any provision of section fifty-nine and of section sixty-five, so far as it relates to veterinary medicine, and report the same to the proper prosecuting officers.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 26
Mutual demands between trustee and defendant; liability of trustee
Status: in_force

Section 26. A trustee may retain or deduct from the goods, effects or credits in his hands all liquidated demands or judgments against the defendant of which, had he not been summoned as trustee, he might have availed himself upon a trial or by the set-off of judgments or executions between himself and the defendant, and he shall be liable for the balance only after all mutual demands, excluding therefrom any claim on either side for unliquidated damages for wrongs or injuries, between himself and the defendant have been adjusted.

Section 26. A trustee may retain or deduct from the goods, effects or credits in his hands all liquidated demands or judgments against the defendant of which, had he not been summoned as trustee, he might have availed himself upon a trial or by the set-off of judgments or executions between himself and the defendant, and he shall be liable for the balance only after all mutual demands, excluding therefrom any claim on either side for unliquidated damages for wrongs or injuries, between himself and the defendant have been adjusted.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 210, sec. 5B — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 210 / Section 5B
Adoptive custody; factors considered; request for religious designation
Status: in_force

Section 5B. In making orders for adoption, the judge shall consider the need of the child for loving and responsible parental care and all factors relevant to the physical, mental and moral health of the child. If, at the time of surrender of the child for adoptive custody, the parent or parents of said child requested a religious designation for the child, the court may grant a petition for adoption of the child only to a person or persons of the religious designation so requested, unless a placement for adoptive custody based on such request would not have been in the best interests of the child. If a request for religious designation is not given effect, such reasons in support of such determination shall be made a part of the records of the proceedings.

Section 5B. In making orders for adoption, the judge shall consider the need of the child for loving and responsible parental care and all factors relevant to the physical, mental and moral health of the child.

If, at the time of surrender of the child for adoptive custody, the parent or parents of said child requested a religious designation for the child, the court may grant a petition for adoption of the child only to a person or persons of the religious designation so requested, unless a placement for adoptive custody based on such request would not have been in the best interests of the child. If a request for religious designation is not given effect, such reasons in support of such determination shall be made a part of the records of the proceedings.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 312 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 312
Food, beverage and ingredients processed and prepared outside commonwealth for sale in vending machines within commonwealth; conditions for sale
Status: in_force

Section 312. Food, beverage and ingredients processed and prepared in commissaries outside the commonwealth may be sold in a vending machine within the commonwealth, if such commissaries conform to the provisions of law governing commissaries within the commonwealth, provided that the operator of said vending machine is licensed under the provisions of section three hundred and nine. To determine the extent of compliance with such provisions, the commissioner may accept reports from the responsible authority in such jurisdictions outside the commonwealth where such commissaries are located.

Section 312. Food, beverage and ingredients processed and prepared in commissaries outside the commonwealth may be sold in a vending machine within the commonwealth, if such commissaries conform to the provisions of law governing commissaries within the commonwealth, provided that the operator of said vending machine is licensed under the provisions of section three hundred and nine.

To determine the extent of compliance with such provisions, the commissioner may accept reports from the responsible authority in such jurisdictions outside the commonwealth where such commissaries are located.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 105A, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 105A / Section 9
Abandoned leased spaces; possession and disposition of personal property upon abandonment
Status: in_force

Section 9. In the case of an abandoned leased space, the operator shall have the right to take possession of the leased space after 14 days and dispose of any personal property in the leased space by any means so long as the operator has attempted to contact the occupant on 2 separate days, at least 3 days apart, or, if unsuccessful, has attempted to contact the secondary or emergency contact, if 1 was provided, to discern whether the leased space is an abandoned lease space. This section shall not relieve the operator of any responsibility in the event of a default pursuant to section 4.

Section 9. In the case of an abandoned leased space, the operator shall have the right to take possession of the leased space after 14 days and dispose of any personal property in the leased space by any means so long as the operator has attempted to contact the occupant on 2 separate days, at least 3 days apart, or, if unsuccessful, has attempted to contact the secondary or emergency contact, if 1 was provided, to discern whether the leased space is an abandoned lease space. This section shall not relieve the operator of any responsibility in the event of a default pursuant to section 4.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 2
Penalty
Status: in_force

Section 2. Every such carrier who wilfully neglects or refuses to comply with the preceding section shall forfeit not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars, to the person offering the property for transportation.

Section 2. Every such carrier who wilfully neglects or refuses to comply with the preceding section shall forfeit not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars, to the person offering the property for transportation.