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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 102C — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 102C
Biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon or delivery system; possession; punishment
Status: in_force

Section 102C. Whoever, without lawful authority, knowingly develops, produces, stockpiles, acquires, transports, possesses, controls, places, secretes or uses any biological, chemical or nuclear weapon or delivery system, with the intent to cause death, bodily injury or property damage, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 and one-half years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 25 years or by a fine of not more than $50,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 102C. Whoever, without lawful authority, knowingly develops, produces, stockpiles, acquires, transports, possesses, controls, places, secretes or uses any biological, chemical or nuclear weapon or delivery system, with the intent to cause death, bodily injury or property damage, shall be punished by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 2 and one-half years or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 25 years or by a fine of not more than $50,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 201D, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 201D / Section 10
Coercion; execution of proxy
Status: in_force

Section 10. A person may not require or prohibit the execution of a health care proxy by an individual as a condition for providing health care services or insurance of such individual.

Section 10. A person may not require or prohibit the execution of a health care proxy by an individual as a condition for providing health care services or insurance of such individual.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 75, sec. 45 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 75 / Section 45
Edward J. Collins, Jr. center for public management
Status: in_force

Section 45. There shall be within the McCormack graduate school of policy and global studies at the University of Massachusetts, the Edward J. Collins, Jr. center for public management. The center shall seek to improve efficiency, effectiveness, governance, responsiveness and accountability at all levels of government, with a particular focus on local and state government. The center shall: (1) provide high-quality, pragmatic, agile and affordable fee-for-service technical assistance and consulting on public management issues to public entities; (2) offer practical, low-cost and customized public management training, education and professional development to public officials and aspiring public officials; (3) collaborate with faculty and practitioners on research and initiatives that drive change in public management practices and help remove barriers for improving public management; (4) create publicly-available resources to support public officials; and (5) integrate public management practitioners with students and faculty at the University of Massachusetts at Boston and throughout the University of Massachusetts system in formal and informal ways that strengthen public entities, the center, the University and the world at large.

Section 45. There shall be within the McCormack graduate school of policy and global studies at the University of Massachusetts, the Edward J. Collins, Jr. center for public management. The center shall seek to improve efficiency, effectiveness, governance, responsiveness and accountability at all levels of government, with a particular focus on local and state government. The center shall:

(1) provide high-quality, pragmatic, agile and affordable fee-for-service technical assistance and consulting on public management issues to public entities;

(2) offer practical, low-cost and customized public management training, education and professional development to public officials and aspiring public officials;

(3) collaborate with faculty and practitioners on research and initiatives that drive change in public management practices and help remove barriers for improving public management;

(4) create publicly-available resources to support public officials; and

(5) integrate public management practitioners with students and faculty at the University of Massachusetts at Boston and throughout the University of Massachusetts system in formal and informal ways that strengthen public entities, the center, the University and the world at large.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 165, sec. 11A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 165 / Section 11A
Procedure for shutting off the flow of water on failure to pay lawful charges
Status: in_force

Section 11A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a water company may shut off the flow of water from its mains or pipes to the premises of any customer who has failed or refused to pay the lawful charges of said company for water previously consumed. The officers, employees or agents of said company may, upon any business day between the hours of eight ante meridian and four post meridian, enter upon the premises of a customer whose payments are in arrears and close a valve, remove or disconnect a meter pipe or fitting, if necessary, for the purpose of shutting off the flow of water as above authorized, provided, however, that the customer has been given thirty-six hours notice in person or by registered or certified mail directed to his last address furnished to the company. If such address is different from the address of the premises affected a copy of such notice shall also be so mailed to the address thereof.

Section 11A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a water company may shut off the flow of water from its mains or pipes to the premises of any customer who has failed or refused to pay the lawful charges of said company for water previously consumed. The officers, employees or agents of said company may, upon any business day between the hours of eight ante meridian and four post meridian, enter upon the premises of a customer whose payments are in arrears and close a valve, remove or disconnect a meter pipe or fitting, if necessary, for the purpose of shutting off the flow of water as above authorized, provided, however, that the customer has been given thirty-six hours notice in person or by registered or certified mail directed to his last address furnished to the company. If such address is different from the address of the premises affected a copy of such notice shall also be so mailed to the address thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 233, sec. 80 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 233 / Section 80
Transcripts from stenographic notes
Status: in_force

Section 80. Transcripts from stenographic notes duly taken under authority of law in any court proceeding by a stenographer duly appointed for the purpose and sworn, when verified by the certificate of such stenographer, shall be admissible as evidence of testimony given whenever proof of such testimony is otherwise competent.

Section 80. Transcripts from stenographic notes duly taken under authority of law in any court proceeding by a stenographer duly appointed for the purpose and sworn, when verified by the certificate of such stenographer, shall be admissible as evidence of testimony given whenever proof of such testimony is otherwise competent.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44A / Section 3
Resolution of board to authorize qualified bonds; release
Status: in_force

Section 3. If the investigation determines to the satisfaction of the board that such city, town or regional school district should be entitled to issue qualified bonds, the board may by resolution authorize such city, town or regional school district to issue such qualified bonds. In considering any vote submitted to it and before certifying its approval thereof and authorization of qualified bonds, the board may require, in writing, the city council, town meeting or regional district school committee to adopt resolutions restricting or limiting any future proceedings with respect to the authorization of bonds or other matters deemed by the board to affect any estimate made or to be made by it as a result of the investigation made in accordance with section two. Every resolution so adopted shall constitute a valid and binding obligation of the city, town or regional school district running to and enforceable by the board; provided, however, that upon application of the city, town or regional school district, the board may, after investigation thereof, release the city, town or regional school district from any restrictions or limitations contained in the resolution, if it finds that such release is in the best interests of the city, town or regional school district and will not impair the security of the qualified bonds.

Section 3. If the investigation determines to the satisfaction of the board that such city, town or regional school district should be entitled to issue qualified bonds, the board may by resolution authorize such city, town or regional school district to issue such qualified bonds. In considering any vote submitted to it and before certifying its approval thereof and authorization of qualified bonds, the board may require, in writing, the city council, town meeting or regional district school committee to adopt resolutions restricting or limiting any future proceedings with respect to the authorization of bonds or other matters deemed by the board to affect any estimate made or to be made by it as a result of the investigation made in accordance with section two. Every resolution so adopted shall constitute a valid and binding obligation of the city, town or regional school district running to and enforceable by the board; provided, however, that upon application of the city, town or regional school district, the board may, after investigation thereof, release the city, town or regional school district from any restrictions or limitations contained in the resolution, if it finds that such release is in the best interests of the city, town or regional school district and will not impair the security of the qualified bonds.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 247 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 247
Sheet metal workers; rules and regulations for cities and towns; enforcement; appeals
Status: in_force

Section 247. The board shall adopt reasonable and uniform rules and regulations for cities and towns relative to the practice of sheet metal work. The rules and regulations shall be enforced by the local inspector of buildings or a like official. The board shall adopt a regulation requiring all cities and towns to use a uniform application for a permit to perform sheet metal work or to make special reference to the work on permits issued by an inspector operating pursuant to chapter 143 and any other applicable laws. Any fees for these permits shall be established by the city or town. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no licensed journeyperson or master sheet metal worker shall be issued a permit for the performance of sheet metal work pursuant to this chapter unless the licensee has a current liability insurance policy, including completed operations coverage, which has been issued by an insurance company licensed to do business within the commonwealth, or other type of indemnity against liability providing substantially equivalent coverage, or a bond. [There is no subsection (a).]

Section 247. The board shall adopt reasonable and uniform rules and regulations for cities and towns relative to the practice of sheet metal work. The rules and regulations shall be enforced by the local inspector of buildings or a like official. The board shall adopt a regulation requiring all cities and towns to use a uniform application for a permit to perform sheet metal work or to make special reference to the work on permits issued by an inspector operating pursuant to chapter 143 and any other applicable laws. Any fees for these permits shall be established by the city or town. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no licensed journeyperson or master sheet metal worker shall be issued a permit for the performance of sheet metal work pursuant to this chapter unless the licensee has a current liability insurance policy, including completed operations coverage, which has been issued by an insurance company licensed to do business within the commonwealth, or other type of indemnity against liability providing substantially equivalent coverage, or a bond.

[There is no subsection (a).]

(b) A person aggrieved by a ruling interpreting the rules and regulations made under this section, may appeal to the board in writing within 10 days after such ruling and the board shall hear and decide such appeal, subject to chapter 30A relative to adjudicatory proceedings. Such decision shall be final and binding upon all parties in interest.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 35YY — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 35YY
Dockside Testing Trust Fund
Status: in_force

Section 35YY. There shall be established upon the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Dockside Testing Trust Fund to be expended, without prior appropriation, by the department of public health. The fund shall consist of fees to collected from harvesters of molluscan shellfish on Georges Bank in waters that are not monitored for the presence of paralytic shellfish toxin in the amount $35,000 per vessel that harvests molluscan shellfish in those waters. The commissioner shall make necessary expenditures from the fund only for the administrative costs of the operations and programs of the department related to regulating and monitoring the shellfish harvesters, including the testing of shellfish as necessary to ensure that they are safe for human consumption. The department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts in anticipation of expected receipts, but no expenditure shall be made from the fund that would cause the fund to be in deficit at the close of a fiscal year. Moneys deposited in the fund that are unexpended at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund.

Section 35YY. There shall be established upon the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Dockside Testing Trust Fund to be expended, without prior appropriation, by the department of public health. The fund shall consist of fees to collected from harvesters of molluscan shellfish on Georges Bank in waters that are not monitored for the presence of paralytic shellfish toxin in the amount $35,000 per vessel that harvests molluscan shellfish in those waters. The commissioner shall make necessary expenditures from the fund only for the administrative costs of the operations and programs of the department related to regulating and monitoring the shellfish harvesters, including the testing of shellfish as necessary to ensure that they are safe for human consumption. The department may incur expenses and the comptroller may certify for payment amounts in anticipation of expected receipts, but no expenditure shall be made from the fund that would cause the fund to be in deficit at the close of a fiscal year. Moneys deposited in the fund that are unexpended at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 35 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 35
Examination of condition of company on request of interested party
Status: in_force

Section 35. Upon the written application of a director, or of any person owning one fiftieth part of the paid-in capital stock of a corporation or company operating a railroad or railway, or who owns the bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of such corporation or company equal in amount to one fiftieth part of its paid-in capital stock, the department shall examine the books and the financial condition of said corporation or company, and shall cause the result of such examination to be published in one or more daily newspapers in Boston, and in some newspaper published in the county where such applicant resides.

Section 35. Upon the written application of a director, or of any person owning one fiftieth part of the paid-in capital stock of a corporation or company operating a railroad or railway, or who owns the bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of such corporation or company equal in amount to one fiftieth part of its paid-in capital stock, the department shall examine the books and the financial condition of said corporation or company, and shall cause the result of such examination to be published in one or more daily newspapers in Boston, and in some newspaper published in the county where such applicant resides.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111J, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111J / Section 4
Unlicensed recovery coach practice prohibited; exceptions; peer support or self-help activities
Status: in_force

Section 4. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or by regulation, a person not licensed or otherwise exempt from licensing shall not hold themself out as a licensed recovery coach and shall not use the title, initials, abbreviations, insignia or description of a licensed recovery coach or practice or attempt to practice recovery coaching unless otherwise authorized by law or rule or regulation of the department. Whoever engages in any such unauthorized action shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500. The department may bring a petition in superior court to enjoin such action or any other violation of this chapter or a regulation hereunder. (b) Individuals working under an approved recovery coach supervisor and receiving approved work experience may practice without a license in order to obtain the requisite hours of supervised experience needed to obtain a recovery coach license; provided, however, that such individuals shall meet all other requirements for recovery coach applicants provided for in this chapter or by regulation. (c) Nothing in this section shall prevent members of peer groups or self-help groups from performing peer support or self-help activities that may be included within the practice of recovery coaching; provided, however, that no members of peer groups or self-help groups who are not so credentialed shall use a title stating or implying that such person is a licensed recovery coach.

Section 4. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or by regulation, a person not licensed or otherwise exempt from licensing shall not hold themself out as a licensed recovery coach and shall not use the title, initials, abbreviations, insignia or description of a licensed recovery coach or practice or attempt to practice recovery coaching unless otherwise authorized by law or rule or regulation of the department. Whoever engages in any such unauthorized action shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500. The department may bring a petition in superior court to enjoin such action or any other violation of this chapter or a regulation hereunder.

(b) Individuals working under an approved recovery coach supervisor and receiving approved work experience may practice without a license in order to obtain the requisite hours of supervised experience needed to obtain a recovery coach license; provided, however, that such individuals shall meet all other requirements for recovery coach applicants provided for in this chapter or by regulation.

(c) Nothing in this section shall prevent members of peer groups or self-help groups from performing peer support or self-help activities that may be included within the practice of recovery coaching; provided, however, that no members of peer groups or self-help groups who are not so credentialed shall use a title stating or implying that such person is a licensed recovery coach.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 33 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 33
Stockholders' meeting
Status: in_force

Section 33. There shall be an annual meeting of the stockholders, and the time and place of holding it, and the manner of conducting it, shall be fixed by the by-laws. All meetings of stockholders shall, unless the by-laws otherwise provide, be held in the commonwealth; and shall be called, and notice thereof given, in the manner provided in the by-laws of the corporation; or, if the by-laws make no provision therefor, shall be called by the president, and a written notice, stating the place, day and hour thereof, given by the clerk, at least seven days before such meeting, to each stockholder by leaving such notice with him or at his residence or usual place of business, or by mailing it, postage prepaid, and addressed to each stockholder at his address as it appears upon the books of the corporation. Unless the by-laws otherwise provide, a majority in interest of all stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum, but if at any annual meeting or at any other meeting held for the purpose of electing officers less than a majority of the stock is represented, no election of officers shall take place. Notices of all meetings of stockholders shall state the purposes for which the meetings are called. No notice of the time, place or purpose of any regular or special meeting of the stockholders shall be required, if every stockholder, or his attorney thereunto authorized, by a writing filed with the records of the meeting, waives such notice.

Section 33. There shall be an annual meeting of the stockholders, and the time and place of holding it, and the manner of conducting it, shall be fixed by the by-laws. All meetings of stockholders shall, unless the by-laws otherwise provide, be held in the commonwealth; and shall be called, and notice thereof given, in the manner provided in the by-laws of the corporation; or, if the by-laws make no provision therefor, shall be called by the president, and a written notice, stating the place, day and hour thereof, given by the clerk, at least seven days before such meeting, to each stockholder by leaving such notice with him or at his residence or usual place of business, or by mailing it, postage prepaid, and addressed to each stockholder at his address as it appears upon the books of the corporation. Unless the by-laws otherwise provide, a majority in interest of all stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum, but if at any annual meeting or at any other meeting held for the purpose of electing officers less than a majority of the stock is represented, no election of officers shall take place.

Notices of all meetings of stockholders shall state the purposes for which the meetings are called. No notice of the time, place or purpose of any regular or special meeting of the stockholders shall be required, if every stockholder, or his attorney thereunto authorized, by a writing filed with the records of the meeting, waives such notice.