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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62C, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62C / Section 9
Failure to file returns required by Sec. 6 or Sec. 7; petition for mandamus; hearings; costs
Status: in_force

Section 9. If any person fails to file an income tax return required by section six or seven of this chapter, any justice of the supreme judicial or the superior court, on petition of the commissioner or of any ten taxable inhabitants of the commonwealth, shall issue a writ of mandamus requiring such person to file such return. The order of notice on the petition shall be returnable not later than ten days after the filing thereof. The petition shall be heard and determined on the return day or on such day thereafter as the court shall fix, having regard to the speediest possible determination of the cause consistent with the rights of the parties. The judgment shall include costs in favor of the prevailing party. All writs and processes may be issued from the clerk's office in any county, and, except as aforesaid, shall be returnable as the court orders.

Section 9. If any person fails to file an income tax return required by section six or seven of this chapter, any justice of the supreme judicial or the superior court, on petition of the commissioner or of any ten taxable inhabitants of the commonwealth, shall issue a writ of mandamus requiring such person to file such return. The order of notice on the petition shall be returnable not later than ten days after the filing thereof. The petition shall be heard and determined on the return day or on such day thereafter as the court shall fix, having regard to the speediest possible determination of the cause consistent with the rights of the parties. The judgment shall include costs in favor of the prevailing party. All writs and processes may be issued from the clerk's office in any county, and, except as aforesaid, shall be returnable as the court orders.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 67 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 67
Deputy reporter
Status: in_force

Section 67. If the reporter is prevented from attending at a sitting, he shall depute a suitable person to attend for him and take notes of the decisions; or the court may appoint a person to act for him until he resumes the performance of his duties, or until another is appointed.

Section 67. If the reporter is prevented from attending at a sitting, he shall depute a suitable person to attend for him and take notes of the decisions; or the court may appoint a person to act for him until he resumes the performance of his duties, or until another is appointed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 210, sec. 5C — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 210 / Section 5C
Inspection of pleadings, reports, etc.; docket book
Status: in_force

Section 5C. All petitions for adoption, all reports submitted thereunder and all pleadings, papers or documents filed in connection therewith, docket entries in the permanent docket and record books shall not be available for inspection, unless a judge of probate of the county where such records are kept, for good cause shown, shall otherwise order. Such petitions, reports, pleadings, papers, documents and permanent docket and record books shall be segregated. A separate permanent docket book shall be provided for all such entries. This section shall apply to the index of the court of all such entries, a separate index of which shall be provided.

Section 5C. All petitions for adoption, all reports submitted thereunder and all pleadings, papers or documents filed in connection therewith, docket entries in the permanent docket and record books shall not be available for inspection, unless a judge of probate of the county where such records are kept, for good cause shown, shall otherwise order. Such petitions, reports, pleadings, papers, documents and permanent docket and record books shall be segregated. A separate permanent docket book shall be provided for all such entries. This section shall apply to the index of the court of all such entries, a separate index of which shall be provided.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23A, sec. 13F — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23A / Section 13F
Office of travel and tourism; function
Status: in_force

Section 13F. The office of travel and tourism shall serve as the principal agency for promoting the recreational, cultural, historic and scenic resources of the commonwealth to increase its desirability as a location for tourism, convention, travel and recreation-related activities by providing informational, marketing and technical assistance to public and private nonprofit entities organized for similar purposes.

Section 13F. The office of travel and tourism shall serve as the principal agency for promoting the recreational, cultural, historic and scenic resources of the commonwealth to increase its desirability as a location for tourism, convention, travel and recreation-related activities by providing informational, marketing and technical assistance to public and private nonprofit entities organized for similar purposes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 103, sec. 1A — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 103 / Section 1A
Definition
Status: in_force

Section 1A. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meaning: ''Area of special interest'', any water of the commonwealth that is found by the secretary of environmental affairs to contain 1 or more immobile obstacles to navigation, abut or include areas of critical environmental concern, are designated as an estuary of national significance, abut or include habitat for endangered species, abut or include public recreation areas, support shell fishing, fin fishing or tourist industries, or abut or include sensitive public safety areas. Such waters include but are not limited to Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, Mount Hope Bay.

Section 1A. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meaning:

''Area of special interest'', any water of the commonwealth that is found by the secretary of environmental affairs to contain 1 or more immobile obstacles to navigation, abut or include areas of critical environmental concern, are designated as an estuary of national significance, abut or include habitat for endangered species, abut or include public recreation areas, support shell fishing, fin fishing or tourist industries, or abut or include sensitive public safety areas. Such waters include but are not limited to Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, Mount Hope Bay.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62, sec. 6D — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62 / Section 6D
Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund; contributions
Status: in_force

Section 6D. Every individual who files a separate return and every husband and wife filing a return jointly may voluntarily contribute all or part of any refund to which they are entitled or may voluntarily add an amount onto any amount due to be credited to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund. At the beginning of each fiscal year, subject to appropriation, one dollar shall be credited from the General Fund to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund for each dollar contributed by the public in the prior fiscal year under the provisions of this section. The commissioner of the department of revenue shall certify to the state comptroller total revenues contributed to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund by individuals in the prior fiscal year. A contribution made under this section may be made with respect to any taxable year at the time of filing the return of the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year; provided, however, that the commissioner shall prescribe the manner in which such contribution shall be made on the face of the return required by section five of chapter sixty-two C. The commissioner shall annually report the total amount designated under this section to the state treasurer who shall credit such amount, plus accrued interest, to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund.

Section 6D. Every individual who files a separate return and every husband and wife filing a return jointly may voluntarily contribute all or part of any refund to which they are entitled or may voluntarily add an amount onto any amount due to be credited to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund. At the beginning of each fiscal year, subject to appropriation, one dollar shall be credited from the General Fund to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund for each dollar contributed by the public in the prior fiscal year under the provisions of this section. The commissioner of the department of revenue shall certify to the state comptroller total revenues contributed to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund by individuals in the prior fiscal year.

A contribution made under this section may be made with respect to any taxable year at the time of filing the return of the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year; provided, however, that the commissioner shall prescribe the manner in which such contribution shall be made on the face of the return required by section five of chapter sixty-two C.

The commissioner shall annually report the total amount designated under this section to the state treasurer who shall credit such amount, plus accrued interest, to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 218, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 218 / Section 15
Times for holding trials; office hours
Status: in_force

Section 15. The chief justice for the district court department, and the chief justice for the Boston municipal court department, shall prescribe the times for holding civil and criminal trials in their respective departments, and the divisions thereof, except where such times are established by law, and the hours when their respective departments, and divisions, shall open for the transaction of business, and shall also prescribe reasonable office hours for the clerks of their respective divisions, during which hours the offices of such clerks shall be open, and may authorize such clerks to operate their offices on Saturdays with reduced personnel. Such hours shall be fixed with reference to the business of said divisions and the convenience of the public and of attorneys, and notice thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the offices of the respective clerks. Clerks shall also keep their offices open whenever the court so orders.

Section 15. The chief justice for the district court department, and the chief justice for the Boston municipal court department, shall prescribe the times for holding civil and criminal trials in their respective departments, and the divisions thereof, except where such times are established by law, and the hours when their respective departments, and divisions, shall open for the transaction of business, and shall also prescribe reasonable office hours for the clerks of their respective divisions, during which hours the offices of such clerks shall be open, and may authorize such clerks to operate their offices on Saturdays with reduced personnel. Such hours shall be fixed with reference to the business of said divisions and the convenience of the public and of attorneys, and notice thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the offices of the respective clerks. Clerks shall also keep their offices open whenever the court so orders.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 112 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 112
Report by single justice of supreme judicial court
Status: in_force

Section 112. A justice of the supreme judicial court, after a finding of facts by the court may report a case for determination by the full court or the appeals court. If a justice of the supreme judicial court is of the opinion that an interlocutory finding or order made by him so affects the merits of the controversy that the matter ought to be determined by the full court or the appeals court before any further proceedings in the trial court, he may report such matter to either court, and may stay all further proceedings except such as are necessary to preserve the rights of the parties. A justice of the supreme judicial court may, upon request of the parties, in any case where there is agreement as to all material facts, report the case to the full court or the appeals court without making any decision thereon.

Section 112. A justice of the supreme judicial court, after a finding of facts by the court may report a case for determination by the full court or the appeals court.

If a justice of the supreme judicial court is of the opinion that an interlocutory finding or order made by him so affects the merits of the controversy that the matter ought to be determined by the full court or the appeals court before any further proceedings in the trial court, he may report such matter to either court, and may stay all further proceedings except such as are necessary to preserve the rights of the parties.

A justice of the supreme judicial court may, upon request of the parties, in any case where there is agreement as to all material facts, report the case to the full court or the appeals court without making any decision thereon.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 110B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 110B
Reyes syndrome treatment or examination; reports
Status: in_force

Section 110B. A physician, intern, physician assistant, a public health nurse, or another person who professionally examines or treats a child with reyes syndrome shall report such examination or treatment to the department of public health in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department. Such report shall be made on forms prescribed by the commissioner and shall be submitted as soon as possible after such examination or treatment. The department shall, subject to appropriation, maintain comprehensive records of all reports submitted pursuant to this section. Such reports shall be confidential and shall be released by the department only upon written request of the subject of such report, or his guardian, executor, attorney, or other person designated by said subject in writing. Such reports and records or information contained therein, may also be released by the department to persons authorized by the commissioner to conduct research studies or to other persons, but no report or record shall be released which allows identification of the subjects of said reports or records. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

Section 110B. A physician, intern, physician assistant, a public health nurse, or another person who professionally examines or treats a child with reyes syndrome shall report such examination or treatment to the department of public health in accordance with the rules and regulations of the department. Such report shall be made on forms prescribed by the commissioner and shall be submitted as soon as possible after such examination or treatment.

The department shall, subject to appropriation, maintain comprehensive records of all reports submitted pursuant to this section. Such reports shall be confidential and shall be released by the department only upon written request of the subject of such report, or his guardian, executor, attorney, or other person designated by said subject in writing. Such reports and records or information contained therein, may also be released by the department to persons authorized by the commissioner to conduct research studies or to other persons, but no report or record shall be released which allows identification of the subjects of said reports or records. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 233, sec. 53 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 233 / Section 53
Application to perpetuate testimony of nonresidents
Status: in_force

Section 53. The person who desires to take such deposition shall file in either of said courts the application provided for in section forty-six; and if the subject of the proposed deposition relates to land within the commonwealth, a copy of the application with the statement therein shall be filed in the registry of deeds for the county or district where the land or any part thereof lies; otherwise, in the registry of deeds for the county or district where the parties or some of them reside.

Section 53. The person who desires to take such deposition shall file in either of said courts the application provided for in section forty-six; and if the subject of the proposed deposition relates to land within the commonwealth, a copy of the application with the statement therein shall be filed in the registry of deeds for the county or district where the land or any part thereof lies; otherwise, in the registry of deeds for the county or district where the parties or some of them reside.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 280, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 280 / Section 7
Certificates of fines imposed; delivery to state treasurer
Status: in_force

Section 7. At the end of every sitting of the superior court for the transaction of criminal business, the clerk shall make and deliver to the state treasurer certificates of all fines imposed by the court, to the use of the commonwealth or to the treasurer of a city or town under the provisions of section two of this chapter.

Section 7. At the end of every sitting of the superior court for the transaction of criminal business, the clerk shall make and deliver to the state treasurer certificates of all fines imposed by the court, to the use of the commonwealth or to the treasurer of a city or town under the provisions of section two of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 150C, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 150C / Section 10
Confirmation of award
Status: in_force

Section 10. Upon application of a party, the superior court shall confirm an award, unless within the time limits, hereinafter imposed grounds are urged for vacating, modifying or correcting the award, in which case the court shall proceed as provided in sections eleven and twelve.

Section 10. Upon application of a party, the superior court shall confirm an award, unless within the time limits, hereinafter imposed grounds are urged for vacating, modifying or correcting the award, in which case the court shall proceed as provided in sections eleven and twelve.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 58E — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 58E
Fire fighters; residence
Status: in_force

Section 58E. In any city or town which accepts this section, applicants for positions in and members of the regular fire department of said city or town may reside outside said city or town; provided, they reside within the commonwealth and within ten miles of the limits of said city or town.

Section 58E. In any city or town which accepts this section, applicants for positions in and members of the regular fire department of said city or town may reside outside said city or town; provided, they reside within the commonwealth and within ten miles of the limits of said city or town.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 170 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 170
Board of registration of allied mental health and human services professions hearings; subpoena powers
Status: in_force

Section 170. The board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and chapter thirty A. Any individual may be heard by the board in person or by an attorney. Every vote and official act of the board shall be entered on the record. All hearings and rule making proceedings shall be open to the public. A stenographic record shall be made of every hearing before the board. The board shall have subpoena power to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all books, papers and documents relating to any matter under investigation. Subpoenas shall be issued by the board upon application by any party to a proceeding before the board and a showing of general relevance and reasonable scope. Witnesses summoned before the board shall be paid the same fees and mileage paid witnesses in courts of the commonwealth. In case of disobedience of a subpoena, the board may apply to the superior court for an order requiring the person subpoenaed to appear before the board and testify and produce books, papers, or documents called for by such subpoena. One or more board members or a hearing examiner or other officer appointed by the board shall preside at hearings.

Section 170. The board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and chapter thirty A. Any individual may be heard by the board in person or by an attorney. Every vote and official act of the board shall be entered on the record. All hearings and rule making proceedings shall be open to the public. A stenographic record shall be made of every hearing before the board.

The board shall have subpoena power to require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of all books, papers and documents relating to any matter under investigation. Subpoenas shall be issued by the board upon application by any party to a proceeding before the board and a showing of general relevance and reasonable scope. Witnesses summoned before the board shall be paid the same fees and mileage paid witnesses in courts of the commonwealth. In case of disobedience of a subpoena, the board may apply to the superior court for an order requiring the person subpoenaed to appear before the board and testify and produce books, papers, or documents called for by such subpoena.

One or more board members or a hearing examiner or other officer appointed by the board shall preside at hearings.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 29
Records; duty of justices to inspect
Status: in_force

Section 29. The justices of the several courts shall inspect the doings of the clerks from time to time, and shall see that the records are made up seasonably and kept in good order; and if the records are left incomplete for more than six consecutive months, such neglect unless caused by illness or casualty shall be adjudged a forfeiture of the bond of the clerk.

Section 29. The justices of the several courts shall inspect the doings of the clerks from time to time, and shall see that the records are made up seasonably and kept in good order; and if the records are left incomplete for more than six consecutive months, such neglect unless caused by illness or casualty shall be adjudged a forfeiture of the bond of the clerk.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64A, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64A / Section 9
Purchaser to bear tax; sales separate from tax; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 9. Except as otherwise provided in section seven, the tax in every instance shall be borne by the purchaser, and no person offering fuel for sale shall sell, advertise or offer for sale said fuel separately from the tax imposed by this chapter. For any violation of this section, the license to keep and sell crude petroleum or any of its products, issued by the licensing authority under chapter one hundred and forty-eight, shall be suspended by the said authority on request of the commissioner of revenue for such time as said commissioner deems proper.

Section 9. Except as otherwise provided in section seven, the tax in every instance shall be borne by the purchaser, and no person offering fuel for sale shall sell, advertise or offer for sale said fuel separately from the tax imposed by this chapter. For any violation of this section, the license to keep and sell crude petroleum or any of its products, issued by the licensing authority under chapter one hundred and forty-eight, shall be suspended by the said authority on request of the commissioner of revenue for such time as said commissioner deems proper.